Can a simple support program keep HIV-positive moms healthy?
NCT ID NCT05841797
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether screening pregnant women with HIV for their risk of dropping out of care, then offering tailored support (counseling sessions in person or by phone), could help them stay in treatment and keep the virus under control. The study involved 120 women in Kisumu County, Kenya, and measured retention and viral suppression up to 6 months after birth. The goal is to find a practical way to improve health for mothers and babies in low-resource settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (Program Management Plus, delivered in-person or by phone)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help pregnant women with HIV stay in care and keep the virus under control, reducing health risks for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (120 participants) in one region of Kenya, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention is behavioral, not a new drug, so it won't cure HIV.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kenya Medical Research Institute
Nairobi, Kenya
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