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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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TB HIV Care
Durban, South Africa