New program aims to tackle HIV stigma and depression in teens
NCT ID NCT07221201
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a program called Project YES+ for youth aged 15-21 living with HIV in Zambia. The program combines peer mentoring with mental health support to reduce stigma, violence, and depression. Researchers will enroll 400 participants to see if the program is feasible and acceptable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Project YES+ behavioral intervention (peer mentoring and WHO-endorsed mental health approaches)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable way to improve HIV medication adherence and viral suppression among young people by addressing stigma and mental health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the intervention requires significant community support.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arthur Davison Children's Hospital
Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
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