Telemedicine for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Persons Living With HIV Using CETA
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a brief intervention plus a cognitive-behavioral intervention compared to brief intervention alone to address unhealthy alcohol use and comorbid mental health symptoms to improve HIV outcomes among people living with HIV in Alabama.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Living with HIV infection * Receiving HIV care at 1 of 4 participating AQMG sites (Alabama Quality Management Group sites - i.e. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded community clinics in Alabama) * Unhealthy alcohol use documented on the AUDIT survey delivered via PRO (i.e. 4 or greater points for women and greater than 8 points for men). Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to use a mobile phone due to cognitive or physical impairments * Unable to speak sufficient English to provide informed consent and receive cognitive behavioral therapy * Active suicidality or psychosis * Risk for acute alcohol withdrawal or seizures