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Improving HIV and Alcohol-Related Outcomes Among HIV+ Persons in Clinic Settings
NCT02390908 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Alcohol use is increasingly recognized as a key factor in morbidity and mortality among HIV-positive individuals and represents an important public health concern, given its associations with medication non-adherence, increases in viral load, poor immunologic outcomes (lower cluster of differentiation 4, or CD4, counts), drug resistance, lower health care utilization, comorbidities (HIV/viral hepatitis coinfection), and poor health outcomes overall. Adherence to HIV medications has a double public health benefit, both in terms of slowing disease progression and improving health outcomes among HIV-positive individuals and in helping to curb the sexual transmission of HIV. The objective of this study is to implement a multisite comparative effectiveness trial in real-world clinical settings with three intensities of treatment to test the clinical and cost effectiveness of an efficacious, theory-based behavioral intervention (PLUS) in improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and alcohol-related outcomes among HIV-positive individuals who drink alcohol at harmful or hazardous levels. The study is being conducted in collaboration between the Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) at Hunter College at the City University of New York (CUNY) and the Spencer Cox Center for Health at the Institute for Advanced Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Immediate PLUS intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Wait-list PLUS intervention
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training of Hunter College, CUNY — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 174 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-05-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02390908
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02390908 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 174 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hunter College of City University of New York, which has 67 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 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Immediate PLUS intervention 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: NCT02390908 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. 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 NCT02390908 about?
NCT02390908 is a clinical study titled "Improving HIV and Alcohol-Related Outcomes Among HIV+ Persons in Clinic Settings". Alcohol use is increasingly recognized as a key factor in morbidity and mortality among HIV-positive individuals and represents an important public health concern, given its associations with medication non-adherence, increases in viral load, poor immunologic outcomes (lower cluster of differentiati...
What is the current status of trial NCT02390908?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 174 participants. The study started on 2013-08-01. Estimated completion is 2018-05-08.
What conditions does trial NCT02390908 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HIV, Medication Adherence, Alcohol Use. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02390908?
The interventions under investigation include: Immediate PLUS intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Wait-list PLUS intervention (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02390908?
This trial is sponsored by Hunter College of City University of New York, which has 67 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02390908 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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