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Positive Choice: Prevention for Positive Health
NCT00447707 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a randomized, controlled trial of Positive Choice, an interactive multimedia computer program, to determine whether it can detect and reduce risky behaviors among HIV-positive adults. The behaviors of interest are: unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse, illicit drug use, risky alcohol drinking, and failure to disclose HIV status to sex partners. The Positive Choice program is integrated into the routine operations of outpatient HIV clinics, where participating patients complete an in-depth risk assessment (computerized health questionnaire) before a regularly scheduled medical appointment. Participants assigned to the intervention arm receive brief, interactive risk-reduction counseling by an actor-portrayed Video Doctor and an educational worksheet. Their health care provider receives as summary cueing sheet, alerting them to the patient's risky behavior and readiness to change. Control participants complete the computerized risk assessment and receive the clinic's usual care. Three months after a baseline visit, intervention and control group patients are invited back to complete an additional risk assessment. The intervention group also receives a "booster" intervention. Six months after baseline, both groups complete a final risk assessment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Positive Choice
Study Locations (5)
California
- Adult Immunology Clinic, Highland Hospital — Oakland
- AIDS Project East Bay (APEB) — Oakland
- East Bay AIDS Center (EBAC), Alta Bates Hospital — Oakland
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center — San Francisco
- Adult Immunology Clinic, Fairmont Hospital — San Leandro
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 497 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00447707
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00447707 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 497 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 108 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with HIV Infections appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Positive Choice is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00447707 reports 5 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00447707 about?
NCT00447707 is a clinical study titled "Positive Choice: Prevention for Positive Health". This is a randomized, controlled trial of Positive Choice, an interactive multimedia computer program, to determine whether it can detect and reduce risky behaviors among HIV-positive adults. The behaviors of interest are: unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse, illicit drug use, risky alcohol drin...
What is the current status of trial NCT00447707?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 497 participants. The study started on 2003-12. Estimated completion is 2006-09.
What conditions does trial NCT00447707 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HIV Infections, Sexual Risk Behavior, Substance Use Risks. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00447707?
The interventions under investigation include: Positive Choice (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00447707?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 108 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00447707 being conducted?
This trial has 5 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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