HIV/AIDS
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators will pilot test the intervention by randomizing 30 couples to one of three conditions: 1) DuoPACT, the newly-developed couples intervention; 2) Life Steps, a standardized antiretroviral adherence intervention for HIV+ individuals; and 3) a treatment as usual (TAU) assessment-only control condition. After randomization, intervention sessions will be delivered weekly (6 DuoPACT sessions, or 3 Life Steps sessions). All couples will be assessed pre/post intervention to evaluate intervention acceptability and feasibility.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDuoPACT
Intervention sessions are administered weekly by a counselor.
BEHAVIORALLife Steps
Intervention sessions are administered weekly by a counselor.
Sponsors
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
University of California, San Francisco
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Gay male couple. 2. One or both partners must be HIV positive and on antiretroviral medications.
Exclusion criteria
Must be able to consent to and follow study protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction with the intervention | 3 months | All participants are assessed post intervention to evaluate intervention satisfaction and acceptability. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility | 3 months | All participants are assessed post intervention to evaluate the study's feasibility. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed