๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-27

Telehealth for Pain and Unhealthy Drinking Among PLWH (NCT05503173)

Integrated Telehealth Intervention To Reduce Chronic Pain And Unhealthy Drinking Among People Living With HIV (PLWH)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Boston University

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

This randomized controlled trial is a between-groups design to compare the Motivational and Cognitive Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain (MCBMAP) Intervention to a Brief Advice and Information Control condition. Two-hundred and fifty participants who have HIV with moderate or greater chronic pain will be randomized for the trial. Recruitment will take place through digital media. A unique feature of this intervention trial is that most of the procedures will be conducted remotely which will minimize barriers of transportation and time for participants. Consent and baseline assessment will be completed remotely. Following baseline assessment, participants will complete two weeks of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to assess alcohol use, chronic pain, physical function and mechanisms of behavior change for alcohol and pain management. Following the two-week phase, participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control condition and meet the interventionist through videoconferencing. Participants will complete outcome assessment measures at 3- and 6-months post-baseline. Following the 3-month outcome assessment, participants will complete another two weeks of EMA.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Charles River Campus, Boston University, Psychology Department- remote study โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • MCBMAP (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Brief Advice and Information (OTHER)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Charles River Campus, Boston University, Psychology Department- remote study โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

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. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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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