New Nurse-Led programs aim to keep women with HIV healthy in durban

NCT ID NCT03500172

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two nurse-led programs to help women living with HIV in Durban, South Africa, stay in care and keep the virus under control. One program provided HIV treatment through a mobile van, and the other offered personalized support from a peer. The goal was to see which approach worked better for long-term health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Behavioral interventions: nurse-led decentralized treatment program (DTP) and individualized case management (ICM)

What this could lead to

If successful, these programs could help more women with HIV stay in care and keep the virus under control, reducing transmission and improving health.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all settings. The interventions are behavioral, so success depends on individual participation and local resources.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TB HIV Care

    Durban, South Africa