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Long-term support to help people stay on HIV treatment in Malawi

Plain-English translation of NCT07220278 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated December 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This trial tests a new approach called CHOICE that helps people living with HIV in Malawi who have stopped taking their medications (even briefly) get back on track — and stay on track. Instead of offering just a few counseling visits, CHOICE provides 24 months of personalized counseling and flexible support options that can change as each person's needs change. The hope is that long-term, responsive support will help prevent people from stopping treatment again.

Many people living with HIV in Malawi stop taking their medications, even for short periods, which can weaken the immune system and increase HIV transmission in the community. Past programs have successfully helped people restart treatment, but the benefits don't last long — people often stop again. This trial exists because patients say they need ongoing support that adapts to their changing life circumstances, not just a few one-time visits.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 15 years of age or older
you are living with HIV and have been on antiretroviral therapy (HIV medication) for more than 3 months
you have missed a recent HIV treatment appointment by more than 28 days
you are not currently pregnant

You likely don't qualify if…

you are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
you are a new HIV patient (just started treatment within the last 3 months)

What participation looks like

If you join, you'll be randomly assigned to either the new CHOICE program or the standard counseling program that Malawi's health ministry now offers. If you're in CHOICE, you'll receive personalized counseling and can choose from different types of support services (like home-based medication delivery) over 24 months, with services adjusting based on what you need at different times. You'll have regular visits and check-ins to help you stay on your HIV medication and address problems as they come up.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Malawi

Partners in Hope, Lilongwe

Key details

Sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Partners in Hope, Inc.

Enrollment target

~800 participants

Started

November 2025

Primary completion

July 2028

Age range

15 Years and older

Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.

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Central contact

Kathryn L Dovel, PhD

University of California, Los Angeles

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