Peer support may boost HIV treatment success in people who inject drugs
NCT ID NCT03987282
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding peer-based counseling to standard HIV and opioid treatment helps people who inject drugs stay on their medications and achieve viral suppression. Participants receive either enhanced usual care or extra support from a peer counselor. The goal is to see if this approach improves treatment retention and reduces opioid use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
peer-based counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression rates among people who inject drugs, informing better care models in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage implementation study with only 2 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention relies on self-reported adherence, which can be unreliable.
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Locations
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Universiti Sains Malalysia
Tasek Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, 11800, Malaysia