Family support for HIV and drug use care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where people living with HIV who inject drugs get support from a family member while starting or returning to HIV and addiction treatment. It aims to see if involving a family member helps with staying in care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and live in Johannesburg.
- You have HIV and inject drugs (or have done so).
- You are about to start HIV treatment (ART) and/or medication for opioid use disorder (OST) and haven't taken them recently.
- You can name a family member (like a parent, sibling, or partner) who can support you.
- That family member must be 18 or older and know about your drug use (but not necessarily your HIV status) and has not used drugs in the last 5 years.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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