RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
HIV Engagement and Adolescent Depression Support (HEADS-UP)
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- age 13-18
- diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally)
- scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II
- living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year
- willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17)
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age 13-18
* diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally)
* scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II
* living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year
* willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
Standard of Care (SOC)
Participants randomized to this arm will received enhanced standard of care.
BEHAVIORAL
Adapted Friendship Bench (AFB)
Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Adapted Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor.
BEHAVIORAL
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