๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-08-22

HIV Treatment Adherence Dose Determination Trial (NCT04577313)

DOSE DETERMINATION TRIAL: The Start/Persist Studies

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Connecticut

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The proposed research will conduct the first dose-determination trial to find the optimal number of behavioral counseling sessions (dose) needed to achieve and sustain optimal HIV treatment adherence. The results of this study will determine how much intervention is needed for whom and at what cost to guide health policy and implementation of behavioral interventions designed to improve durable viral suppression.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Connecticut โ€” Storrs, Connecticut

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Behavioral Self-Regulation Adherence Counseling (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of Connecticut โ€” Storrs, Connecticut
  • University of Connecticut Field Site โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (860) 208-3706

Email: seth.k@uconn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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