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HIV Engagement and Adolescent Depression Support (HEADS-UP)
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Summary
This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench Intervention is a counseling intervention for depression and engagement in HIV care.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
13 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
105
Start Date
2024-07-06
Completion Date
2025-11
Last Updated
2025-05-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Standard of Care (SOC)
Participants randomized to this arm will received enhanced standard of care.
Adapted Friendship Bench (AFB)
Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Adapted Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor.
Enhanced Friendship Bench (EFB)
Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Enhanced Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor and a peer supporter.
Locations (5)
Area 18 Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
Area 25 Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
Kawale Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
Lighthouse Health Centre
Lilongwe, Malawi
UNC Project Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi