Can a buddy system help people with HIV and addiction stay in care?

NCT ID NCT07200973

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a peer navigation program for 250 people living with HIV who also use substances. The program assigns a trained peer to help participants stay connected to HIV care and substance use services. Researchers will measure viral suppression and clinic attendance to see if this support improves health outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Adapted LINK LA Peer Navigator (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that peer support helps people with HIV and substance use stay in care and control the virus.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention relies on participant engagement, which may vary.

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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.

HIV