A Study of an Adherence Plan to Help HIV-Positive Patients Take Their First Anti-HIV Medications Correctly
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if observed therapy can help HIV-positive patients stick
to their anti-HIV medication schedule. Observed therapy means that a nurse will watch
patients take their medications to make sure that they take them correctly.
It is very important that HIV-positive patients take their anti-HIV medications correctly so
they get the best possible benefit from them. Taking the drugs correctly, called "adherence,"
may keep HIV virus levels in the blood (viral load) low for a longer time. Adherence can also
slow the development of drug resistance, and this is especially important in patients with
early HIV infection who are just beginning treatment. However, anti-HIV medication schedules
are often complicated, and many patients have difficulty remembering to take their drugs at
the correct time. This study will look at the effectiveness of a plan to help patients with
this problem.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)