NITUE INTERVENTION STUDY

Pilot randomized controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention to address depressive symptoms and enhance adherence to ART medication in adolescents Living with HIV in Tanzania

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202208763577207

Enrollment

Registered

2022-08-05

Start date

2021-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Cognitive behaviral therapy Motivational interviewing and problem solving

Treatment as usual

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents between 11 and 24 years, Living with HIV and knowing their status, Screen positive for depression on PHQ-A, Report non-adherence to ART within the past 4 weeks, Provide written informed consent and or parental informed consent and assent to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who will be assessed to be physically or mentally unstable to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in depressive symptoms ;Adherence to ART medication	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility of the Intervention;Acceptability of the intervention	—

Countries

United Republic of Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactTasiana Njau

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

tasiana2009@live.com+255717547606

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026