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South Africa Smoking Cessation and Engagement in HIV/TB Care Care
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this study is to integrate elements from existing interventions developed by our team into a single intervention (QUIT-AD), designed to improve smoking cessation and favorable HIV/TB treatment outcomes among individuals with HIV and/or TB in Cape Town, South Africa. If feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy are demonstrated, the intervention will be ready for large-scale effectiveness/implementation testing. This program will has the potential to dramatically improve public health by increasing the smoking quit rate and facilitating favorable HIV/TB treatment outcomes among patients with HIV and/or TB in resource limited South African settings.
Official title: Treatment Development for Smoking Cessation and Engagement in HIV/TB
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
86
Start Date
2024-03-12
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2026-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
QUIT-AD
An adapted, six-session cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for smoking cessation and treatment adherence
Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Standard treatment for HIV/TB with one session of psychoeducation.
Locations (1)
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, South Africa