N/A
Completed N=1,988
Strategic Antiretroviral Therapy and HIV Testing for Youth in Rural Africa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03848728 ↗Enrolled (actual)
1,988
Serious AEs
3.1%
Results posted
Oct 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Effectiveness of SEARCH Youth Intervention — 88.2; 80.5; 90.9; 85.3 % of participants — p=0.0019
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a combination intervention on long-term HIV viral load (VL) suppression among HIV-infected adolescents and young adults 15-24 years of age. The study will take place in 28 rural HIV clinics in western Kenya and southwest Uganda. Clinics will be randomly chosen to either continue to provide study participants standard care or to provide the study intervention, which consists of discussion and counseling on major issues or life events, flexible access to the clinic, and rapid turnaround of VL test results. Participants will take part in the study for at least 2 years.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Effectiveness of SEARCH Youth Intervention |
88.2; 80.5; 90.9; 85.3; 80.1; 73.5 | 0.0019 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- HIV infection diagnosed according to country testing guidelines
- Age 15-24 years
- Enrolled in care in a study clinic
- Ability and willingness to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03848728). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.