Fighting stigma to fight HIV: a new program aims to keep women in care
NCT ID NCT07751978
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Light Inside, designed to reduce stigma for women living with HIV who use drugs. The program involves five small-group sessions that teach coping skills and communication strategies to help participants stay engaged in HIV care and adhere to their medication. The trial will measure whether participants attend HIV clinic visits and take their antiretroviral therapy as prescribed over six months.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Light Inside, a behavioral intervention with five facilitator-led small-group sessions using cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce stigma and improve HIV care engagement.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical way to help women living with HIV who use drugs stay in care and take their medication, potentially improving their health and reducing transmission.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's success depends on participant engagement, and stigma reduction may not directly translate to improved care outcomes.
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