Adherence, MedicationNCT06183723
Optimizing Care for Challenging People Living With HIV
A study testing Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth in people with Adherence, Medication and HIV Infections, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Conduct an intervention combining social and behavioral health models with digital health technologies to improve their adherence to their medication schedules. The success of the intervention is assessed by comparing adherence rates before and after its implementation to see if there's a notable enhancement in how… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Adherence, Medication, HIV Infections, Social Media
- What is being tested?
- Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 210 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 18 Mar 2024to 31 Dec 2030
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 1. PLWH with adherence below the specific proportion of days covered (PDC), which is defined as the specific level that corresponds to 90% at viral suppression (< 200 copies/mL).
Who cannot join
- Under 18 years of age.
- Illiterate.
- Non-consenting individuals.
- Less than 365 days from the initial use of antiretroviral drugs to the assessment for inclusion in the study.
- Inability to obtain complete medication records for the 365 days prior to inclusion.
- Lack of a smart phone.
- No willingness to return for follow-up at the participating hospital.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Taiwan1 site
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, 814032
About this study
Official title: Feasible Program of Sustainable Medical Care for People Living With HIV Who Are Difficult to Treat or Marginalized in Taiwan
Conduct an intervention combining social and behavioral health models with digital health technologies to improve their adherence to their medication schedules. The success of the intervention is assessed by comparing adherence rates before and after its implementation to see if there's a notable enhancement in how well patients follow their antiretroviral therapy.
Read the detailed description
This is an intervention strategy for HIV-infected individuals based on their viral load measurements and medication adherence rates, measured by the proportion of days covered (PDC) for the past 365 days. A specific PDC threshold identifies individuals with less than 90% viral suppression at under 200 copies/mL. An intervention approach integrating social and behavioral models with electronic health (eHealth) technology is implemented for cases with a PDC below this threshold. The intervention aims to enhance the patient's adherence to their medication regimen. The effectiveness of this intervention is evaluated by comparing indicators before and after its application to determine if there are significant improvements in the participants' compliance with their antiretroviral therapy.
- Conditions
- Adherence, Medication, HIV Infections, Social Media
- Being tested
- Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth
- Keywords
- HIV, Adherence, Social media platform
- Medical subject headings
- Medication Adherence, HIV Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Combination of social-behavior model and eHealthOther
The study examines how an intervention combining the social-behavior model and eHealth can improve medication adherence among individuals who struggle to follow their medical regimens. The platform offers multiple features including health education, medication reminders, online consultations, chat rooms, news, and Q\&A services.
The intervention and follow-up are based on a 28-day month. The first intervention period runs from the first to the third month post-enrollment, with the introduction of the main features and sharing of health education videos and monthly short films. A follow-up assessment and questionnaire are completed after the third month.
The second intervention period is between the fourth and sixth months and includes similar features, and face-to-face counseling. New health education videos and monthly short films are shared as well. After the sixth month, another assessment is conducted to evaluate the post-intervention effects.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| People living with HIV with poor adherence to HAART | Experimental | People living with HIV (PLWH) with adherence below the specific proportion of days covered (PDC), which is defined as the specific level that corresponds to 90% at viral suppression (< 200 copies/mL). Receives: Other: Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in HIV Viral Load from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Comparison of HIV viral load (copies/mL) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The data will be reported as the mean change in viral load from baseline at each time point
Measured: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Change in CD4 Count from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Comparison of CD4 cell count (cells/μL) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The data will be reported as the mean change in CD4 count from baseline at each time point
Measured: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Change in Quality of Life Score (WHOQOL-BREF Taiwan Version) from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Assessment of participants' quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF (Taiwan Version) questionnaire at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the mean score change from baseline at each time point
Measured: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Change in HIV symptoms index (HIV-SI) in score from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Assessment of symptoms using the HIV symptoms index (HIV-SI) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the mean score change from baseline at each time point
Measured: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Change in Self-Reported Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Medication Adherence from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Assessment of self-reported ART medication adherence at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the proportion of participants who were adherent at each time point, as well as the mean adherence score change from baseline
Measured: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) over the Past 180 Days from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Assessment of Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) over the Past 180 Days at baseline and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the percentage at each time point, as well as the mean percentage change from baseline
Measured: At baseline and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Dec 2023
- Study start18 Mar 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2030 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Adherence, MedicationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 210 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Chun-Yuan Lee, MD, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
- Investigators
- Chun-Yuan Lee, M.D., Principal investigator, Kaohsiung Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06183723
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KMUHIRB-SV(I)-20230081
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 8 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Feasible Program of Sustainable Medical Care for People Living With HIV Who Are Difficult to Treat or Marginalized in Taiwan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06183723
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KMUHIRB-SV(I)-20230081
- Conditions
- Adherence, Medication, HIV Infections, Social Media
- Keywords
- HIV, Adherence, Social media platform
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 210 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
- Study start
- 18 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2030 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Conduct an intervention combining social and behavioral health models with digital health technologies to improve their adherence to their medication schedules. The success of the intervention is assessed by comparing adherence rates before and after its implementation to see if there's a notable enhancement in how well patients follow their antiretroviral therapy.
Detailed description
This is an intervention strategy for HIV-infected individuals based on their viral load measurements and medication adherence rates, measured by the proportion of days covered (PDC) for the past 365 days. A specific PDC threshold identifies individuals with less than 90% viral suppression at under 200 copies/mL. An intervention approach integrating social and behavioral models with electronic health (eHealth) technology is implemented for cases with a PDC below this threshold. The intervention aims to enhance the patient's adherence to their medication regimen. The effectiveness of this intervention is evaluated by comparing indicators before and after its application to determine if there are significant improvements in the participants' compliance with their antiretroviral therapy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| People living with HIV with poor adherence to HAART | Experimental | Other: Combination of social-behavior model and eHealthPeople living with HIV (PLWH) with adherence below the specific proportion of days covered (PDC), which is defined as the specific level that corresponds to 90% at viral suppression (< 200 copies/mL). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. PLWH with adherence below the specific proportion of days covered (PDC), which is defined as the specific level that corresponds to 90% at viral suppression (< 200 copies/mL).
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Under 18 years of age.
- Illiterate.
- Non-consenting individuals.
- Less than 365 days from the initial use of antiretroviral drugs to the assessment for inclusion in the study.
- Inability to obtain complete medication records for the 365 days prior to inclusion.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Combination of social-behavior model and eHealthThe study examines how an intervention combining the social-behavior model and eHealth can improve medication adherence among individuals who struggle to follow their medical regimens. The platform offers multiple features including health education, medication reminders, online consultations, chat rooms, news, and Q\&A services. The intervention and follow-up are based on a 28-day month. The first intervention period runs from the first to the third month post-enrollment, with the introduction of the main features and sharing of health education videos and monthly short films. A follow-up assessment and questionnaire are completed after the third month. The second intervention period is between the fourth and sixth months and includes similar features, and face-to-face counseling. New health education videos and monthly short films are shared as well. After the sixth month, another assessment is conducted to evaluate the post-intervention effects. | Other | People living with HIV with poor adherence to HAART |
Primary outcome
Change in HIV Viral Load from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Comparison of HIV viral load (copies/mL) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The data will be reported as the mean change in viral load from baseline at each time point
Change in CD4 Count from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Comparison of CD4 cell count (cells/μL) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The data will be reported as the mean change in CD4 count from baseline at each time point
Change in Quality of Life Score (WHOQOL-BREF Taiwan Version) from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Assessment of participants' quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF (Taiwan Version) questionnaire at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the mean score change from baseline at each time point
Change in HIV symptoms index (HIV-SI) in score from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Assessment of symptoms using the HIV symptoms index (HIV-SI) at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the mean score change from baseline at each time point
Change in Self-Reported Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Medication Adherence from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Assessment of self-reported ART medication adherence at baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up. The results will be reported as the proportion of participants who were adherent at each time point, as well as the mean adherence score change from baseline
1 secondary outcome
Change in Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) over the Past 180 Days from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up
Time frame: At baseline and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Sep 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Chun-Yuan Lee, M.D. principal investigator
Kaohsiung Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth in people with Adherence, Medication and HIV Infections, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in HIV Viral Load from Baseline to 1st and 2nd Follow-Up (time frame: At baseline, 84th (+-14) day after enrollment, and 168th (+-14) day after enrollment). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Sep 2025.