ActiveNANCT05503173

Integrated Telehealth Intervention To Reduce Chronic Pain And Unhealthy Drinking Among People Living With HIV (PLWH)

Sponsor: Boston University

Trial Details

ConditionHIV, Chronic Pain, Unhealthy Alcohol Use
InterventionMCBMAP; Brief Advice and Information
PhaseNA
StatusActive
Participants385
Est. Completion1 Dec 2026
Last Updated28 July 2026

Primary Outcome

Number of alcoholic drinks consumed per week at 6 months; Number of heavy episodic drinking days the past month at 6 months; Rating of pain severity and interference at 6 months

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Able to confirm HIV diagnosis, via visual evidence of antiretroviral (ART) medication bottle or medical record presented to study staff over Zoom. * Engaged in unhealthy drinking, defined as: * \>7 drinks for women / \> 14 drinks for men per week. * OR ≥ 3 drinks for women / ≥4 drinks for men on one occasion in the past month. * Experiencing moderate or greater chronic pain (4 or greater on the numerical pain rating scale) for at least 3 months. * Own a smart phone. * Lives in the USA. * Has a US mailing address. Exclusion Criteria: * History of bipolar, schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia per self report. * Unstable dose of psychoactive medication for pain or alcohol/substance use \[i.e., if on medication, participant has not been on same dose for least 2 months\] * History of withdrawal-related seizures or delirium tremens * Current non-pharmacological treatment for alcohol use disorder or chronic pain * Acute life-threatening illness that requires treatment or intend to have surgery for a pain-related condition in the next 6-months. * Current cancer-related pain * Unable to provide one or more individuals for follow-up contact * Individual who is unwilling to provide their sex at birth * Limited or non-readers

Trial Sites

Countries

United States
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