New counseling approach helps zambians with HIV cut alcohol and boost viral control

NCT ID NCT05121064

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether brief or in-depth counseling could help people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve HIV treatment. 680 adults who were on HIV medication and had hazardous drinking plus mental health or substance use issues took part. Participants received either a brief talk, brief talk plus extra therapy, or standard care. The goal was to see if these approaches could increase HIV viral suppression and lower alcohol use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS alcohol abuse alcohol-related disorders HIV infectious disease psychiatric disorder

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Locations

Chilenje Level 1 Hospital

Lusaka, Zambia
Kalingalinga Health Centre

Lusaka, Zambia
Kamwala Health Centre

Lusaka, Zambia
Mtendere health centre

Lusaka, Zambia
Ngombe health centre

Lusaka, Zambia