Plain-English translation of NCT05723653 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether involving a trusted person from your own social network—someone you already know and trust—can help you stay engaged with your HIV care and improve your health. Researchers will work with you and your chosen support person to teach you both ways to support each other in managing HIV treatment. The goal is to see if this kind of real-world social support works better than standard care alone.
Many people living with HIV struggle to keep regular care appointments or achieve viral suppression (keeping the virus undetectable), which is critical for both personal health and preventing transmission to others. This trial exists to test whether activating your existing circle of trusted people—rather than adding new program staff—can be a more natural and sustainable way to help you stay on track with treatment.
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If you qualify, you'll first identify someone you trust—a friend, family member, or other person in your life—to be your support partner. You and this person will then meet once in person with a trained counselor for a session focused on how to support each other with HIV care. After that, you'll have brief check-in sessions by phone or text about every three months. At 12 months, you may be randomly assigned to either continue the check-ins or return to your usual care routine.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
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