NCT06367348 An Economic and Relationship-strengthening Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use in Malawi
| NCT ID | NCT06367348 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco |
| Condition | HIV/AIDS |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 500 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-14 with a primary completion date of 2028-05.
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Brief Summary
With a full-scale randomized control trial, the investigators will evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of Mlambe, an economic and relationship-strengthening intervention that provides incentivized saving accounts, financial literacy training, and relationship skills education to break the cycle of poverty around drinking, strengthen couple support and communication, and reduce heavy drinking among HIV-affected married couples with a partner who drinks alcohol in Malawi.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. In a married or cohabitating union 2. Have at least one partner with a positive AUDIT-C screen in prior 3 months 3. Must also currently be on ART for at least 6 months 4. Must have disclosed their HIV status to their partner Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Severe intimate partner violence reported in previous 3 months and/or fear that safety would be at risk by participation in the study (reported at screening). Couples who participated in Mlambe's pilot study will also be excluded.
Contact & Investigator
Amy Conroy, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of California, San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06367348 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying HIV/AIDS. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06367348 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06367348 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at james3mkandawire@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06367348 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Zomba, Malawi.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06367348 clinical trial?
NCT06367348 is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco. The principal investigator is Amy Conroy, PhD at University of California, San Francisco. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.
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