Participant experiences in a combination HIV cure-related trial with extended analytical treatment interruption in San Francisco, United States
Participant experiences in a combination HIV cure-related trial with extended analytical treatment interruption in San Francisco, United States
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DOI:
10.1080/25787489.2024.2312318
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发表时间:
2024-01-29
影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
Sauceda,John A.
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作者:
Dube,Karine;Ndukwe,Samuel O.;Sauceda,John A.
BackgroundThere is limited systematic information available about the perspectives of participants enrolled in intensive combination HIV cure-related trials inclusive of an extended analytical treatment interruption (ATI).ObjectiveTo assess and understand experiences of people with HIV involved in a combination HIV cure-related trial with an extended ATI.MethodsThe trial included five interventions and was followed by an ATI lasting up to 52 wk. From 2022 – 2023, we conducted in-depth interviews with study participants following their extended ATIs. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzedviaconventional thematic analysis.ResultsWe interviewed seven participants. The majority were male, White, and non-Hispanic, with a median age of 37 years. Trust in the research team, scientific altruism and hope of becoming a post-intervention controller were key motivators for joining the trial. Interviewees reported being satisfied with their decision to participate in the trial and the extended ATI. Most recounted feelings of worry related to viral rebound during the ATI. Participants reported both defeat and relief with ART restart. Four faced challenges with protecting partners from HIV during their ATI, such as trying to find out if their partner(s) were using pre-exposure prophylaxis.ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate potential improvements for future ATI trial participant experiences, such as more robust resources for psychosocial support and partner protections. Dedicating greater effort to understanding participant ATI experiences can inform the design of future participant-centered HIV cure trial protocols.