New program aims to ease tough conversations about HIV with kids
NCT ID NCT04791865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program to help caregivers tell children (ages 7-18) their HIV status in a supportive way. It involves 747 children and their caregivers across 12 clinics in Ghana. The goal is to see if this approach improves medication adherence and overall health.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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748 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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7 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV infected children * Children between the ages of 7-18 who do not know their HIV diagnosis (based on caregiver account and medical records confirmation) and their caregivers will be eligible to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * HIV-infected children less than 7 years * HIV-infected children with congenital or developmental disorders * HIV-infected children with comorbidities such as sickle cell disease or diabetes that require frequent clinic visits or hospitalizations * Children with AIDS-defining illness or end stage AIDS.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
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