Telemedicine for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Persons Living With HIV Using CETA

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Jun 30, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective a combination of two types of treatments can be for individuals living with HIV who have unhealthy alcohol use. Specifically, the study will compare a brief intervention, which is a quick counseling session, with a more in-depth cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) session. The goal is to see if the extra support from CBT can help improve both alcohol use and mental health symptoms, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for people living with HIV in Alabama.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, be living with HIV, and be receiving care at one of the participating clinics in Alabama. You should also have a score on the AUDIT survey that indicates unhealthy alcohol use. Participants can expect to engage in telemedicine sessions, which means you will receive treatment through video calls or phone calls from the comfort of your home. It’s important to note that if you have certain conditions, like serious mental health issues or difficulty using a mobile phone, you may not be eligible for this trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years of age or older
• • Living with HIV infection
• • Receiving HIV care at 1 of 4 participating AQMG sites (Alabama Quality Management Group sites - i.e. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded community clinics in Alabama)
• • Unhealthy alcohol use documented on the AUDIT survey delivered via PRO (i.e. 4 or greater points for women and greater than 8 points for men).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to use a mobile phone due to cognitive or physical impairments
• • Unable to speak sufficient English to provide informed consent and receive cognitive behavioral therapy
• • Active suicidality or psychosis
• • Risk for acute alcohol withdrawal or seizures