Status:
RECRUITING
HIV Engagement and Adolescent Depression Support (HEADS-UP)
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborating Sponsors:
RTI International
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench ...
Detailed Description
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to the largest population of adolescents living with HIV (ALWH). Engaging ALWH in HIV care is challenging and reflected in lower rates of viral suppression and higher rates ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 13-18
- diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally)
- scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II
- living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year
- willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17)
Exclusion
- Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 6 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
105 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06173544
Start Date
July 6 2024
End Date
November 1 2025
Last Update
May 26 2025
Active Locations (5)
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Area 18 Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
2
Area 25 Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
3
Kawale Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
4
Lighthouse Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi