Reducing HIV Risk Among Pregnant Women in Drug Treatment

HIV Risk Behavior Clinical Trial

Official title:

Reducing HIV Risk Among Pregnant Women in Drug Treatment

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00332813
• Other study ID #: DA020930
• Secondary ID: R01DA020930
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• First received: June 1, 2006
• Last updated: March 26, 2013
• Start date: February 2006
• Est. completion date: October 2010

Study information

• Verified date: January 2006
• Source: Rhode Island Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Federal GovernmentUnited States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

We propose to develop and pilot test an intervention that addresses both sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior among pregnant women in drug treatment. In the first phase of the study, we will conduct focus groups with pregnant women in drug treatment, as well as a focus group with their treatment providers, in order to determine key areas of emphasis for an intervention in this population. We will then develop an HIV risk behavior intervention for pregnant women in drug treatment, pilot the intervention with 20 women, and elicit their feedback regarding the intervention. Following refinement of the intervention, we will conduct a small randomized trial (n=60) to examine the impact of the intervention compared to standard care (SC). We expect that, relative to SC, participants randomized to the intervention condition will have lower levels of sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior.

Description:

HIV is a critical and costly health problem for American women. Among pregnant drug abusers, sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior occur at alarming rates. While motivationally-enhanced HIV risk behavior interventions have demonstrated efficacy with similar populations, very little work has been directed toward pregnant women in drug abuse treatment. The long-term objective of this research program is to reduce HIV risk behavior among pregnant women engaged in drug abuse treatment by developing and establishing the efficacy of an intervention that combines motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and skill building exercises. Furthermore, we seek to advance knowledge of the mechanism of action by which interventions reduce HIV risk behavior. In the present application, we propose to develop and pilot test an intervention that addresses both sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior among pregnant women in drug treatment. In the first phase of the study, we will conduct focus groups with pregnant women in drug treatment, as well as a focus group with their treatment providers, in order to determine key areas of emphasis for an intervention in this population. We will then develop an HIV risk behavior intervention for pregnant women in drug treatment, pilot the intervention with 20 women, and elicit their feedback regarding the intervention. Following refinement of the intervention, we will conduct a small randomized trial (n=60) to examine the efficacy of the intervention relative to standard care (SC). We expect that, relative to SC, participants randomized to the intervention condition will have lower levels of sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior. We will also examine the potential mechanisms by which the intervention produces a reduction in HIV risk behavior. If found to be efficacious, this intervention will help to reduce the acquisition of HIV among pregnant drug abusers, improving health outcomes for the women and their children.Relevance to Public Health: The proposed study is designed to develop and test an intervention to reduce sex- and drug-related behavior that places pregnant drug abusers at risk for HIV infection. If successful, this intervention could reduce the rate of HIV infection in these women and their children.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 98
• Est. completion date: October 2010
• Est. primary completion date: October 2010
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:18 years of age or older, less than 32 weeks gestation, drug dependence (other than nicotine), have engaged in sex- or drug-related HIV risk behaviors at least monthly for 3 months prior to recruitment -

Exclusion Criteria:Currently psychotic, unable to provide names and contact information for two people who could serve as locators

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• HIV Risk Behavior

Intervention

Behavioral:
• HIV Risk Behavior Intervention

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Rhode Island Hospital	Providence	Rhode Island

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Rhode Island Hospital	National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse
Primary	Sharing of injection drug works
Secondary	Risk Assessment Battery