Can Peer-Led groups turn HIV patients into prevention champions?
NCT ID NCT05098015
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested a program called Game Changers, which trained people living with HIV to become advocates for HIV prevention in their social circles. Over 800 participants in Uganda took part in 8 group sessions focused on communication and advocacy skills. The study measured whether their friends and family were more likely to get tested for HIV and use condoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Game Changers group intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could help reduce HIV transmission by empowering people living with HIV to encourage testing and condom use in their communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to other settings or populations. The intervention relies on self-reported behaviors, which can be unreliable.
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Locations
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Infectious Diseases Institute
Kampala, Uganda