Can tackling stigma help end HIV? new study tests a dual approach
NCT ID NCT07708519
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called Ssinga Nze that combines training for clinic staff with one-on-one support for people living with or at risk of HIV. The goal is to reduce HIV-related stigma and help sex workers in Uganda stick with their HIV prevention or treatment. Researchers will measure whether the program improves PrEP adherence and viral suppression compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a combined clinic-level stigma reduction program (Total Facility Approach) and individual-level counseling (HIVE3)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes by reducing stigma in healthcare settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. Stigma is complex and hard to change with short-term programs.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
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