IVY: protocol for a randomised clinical trial to test the effect of a technology-based intervention to improve virological suppression among young adults with HIV in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Young adults with HIV (YWH) experience worse clinical outcomes than adults and have high rates of substance use (SU) and mental illness that impact their engagement in care and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The intervention for Virologic Suppression in Youth (iVY) aims to address treatment engagement/adherence, mental health (MH) and SU in a tailored manner using a differentiated care approach that is youth friendly. Findings will provide information about the impact of iVY on HIV virological suppression, MH and SU among YWH who are disproportionately impacted by HIV and at elevated risk for poor health outcomes.

Methods and analysis

The iVY study will test the effect of a technology-based intervention with differing levels of resource requirements

SUBMITTER: Saberi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565330 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature