Trial Outcomes & Findings for Implementation a Data-to-Care Strategy to Improve HIV Continuum Outcomes for Out of Care People Living With HIV (PLWH) in Ukraine (NCT NCT05821413)

NCT ID: NCT05821413

Last Updated: 2026-02-12

Results Overview

At least 3 clinical visits with at least 3 months apart within 12 months after study enrollment

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

160 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2026-02-12

Participant Flow

Recruitment took place between June and October 2023 at four specialized HIV care clinics in Ukraine (Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, Poltava). Eligible patient lists were generated and randomly sorted at each site. Outreach specialists contacted patients sequentially in the order they appeared and conducted brief scripted counseling to encourage them to visit the clinic, mentioning the opportunity to enroll in the study.

Sites were randomized prior to participant recruitment.

Unit of analysis: Clinics

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Data to Care
Two clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
Participants in the two standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Overall Study
STARTED
80 2
80 2
Overall Study
COMPLETED
80 2
80 2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0 0
0 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Total
n=160 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
18 to 40 years of age
29 Participants
n=80 Participants
20 Participants
n=80 Participants
49 Participants
n=160 Participants
Age, Customized
41 to 50 years of age
33 Participants
n=80 Participants
44 Participants
n=80 Participants
77 Participants
n=160 Participants
Age, Customized
51 or older years of age
18 Participants
n=80 Participants
16 Participants
n=80 Participants
34 Participants
n=160 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=80 Participants
30 Participants
n=80 Participants
53 Participants
n=160 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
57 Participants
n=80 Participants
50 Participants
n=80 Participants
107 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

At least 3 clinical visits with at least 3 months apart within 12 months after study enrollment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants Engaged in HIV Care as Assessed by Number of Clinical Visits
34 Participants
58 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

Initiating or re-initiating ART within 3 months after study enrollment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants Initiating ART (re-)Initiation
80 Participants
78 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: One month

Number of participants ART adherent assessed by the percentage of days in possession of medication (pharmacy refill gap method)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants ART Adherent as Assessed by the Percentage of Days in Possession of Medication
64 Participants
40 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Having at least one VL test with \<200cp/ml and none with \>=200cp/ml within 12 months after study enrollment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants With HIV Viral Suppression as Assessed by Viral Load (VL) Test
57 Participants
54 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Participants with data collected

The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is a 10-item brief screening tool. Each question requires a yes or no response. This tool assesses drug use, not including alcohol or tobacco use. Scores of 0 indicates no problems; 1-2 indicates low level, 3-5 indicates moderate level, 6-8 indicates substantial level, and 9-10 is severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=71 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=74 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants With Substantial or Severe Substance Use as Assessed by the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)
13 Participants
33 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Participants with data collected

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) assesses degree of depression severity. Total scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represent cutpoints for mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression, respectively. The PHQ-9 scores range from 0-27. Scores of 10 or higher are indicative of moderate or severe depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=79 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=78 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Number of Participants With Moderate or Severe Depressive Symptoms as Assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
15 Participants
20 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Participants with data collected

General Health Function as measured by the Physical Component of the Medical Outcomes Study SF-12. The t-scores are based on a standardized reference population with m = 50 and SD = 10. Higher scores indicate higher functioning.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=71 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=74 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by SF12
48.5 t-score
Standard Deviation 8.4
43.8 t-score
Standard Deviation 8.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Participants with data collected

HIV transmission risk score based on self-reported episodes of sexual intercourse. The score is the expected number of onward HIV transmissions over one year (X10000) estimated from Bernoulli transmission models. Higher scores indicate higher risk of onward HIV transmission. The index does not have an upper limit. The Lower limit is 0, and the observed range is 0 - 158.8.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=71 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=74 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
HIV-related Risk Behaviors
0 risk score
Interval 0.0 to 4.0
0 risk score
Interval 0.0 to 3.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: One Year

Population: Participants with data collected

Assesses beliefs, opinions, and attitudes about doctors and health issues. The Trust in Physician Scale is an 11-item self-report instrument developed to assess an individual's trust in his/her physician. The items use a five point scale (1=Strongly Disagree to 5= Strongly Agree), and the scale has a possible range of 11-55 with higher scores indicating higher trust in physicians.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Data to Care
n=71 Participants
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=74 Participants
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Trust in Physicians as Assessed by the Trust in Physician Scale (TPS)
39.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.6
38.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.3

Adverse Events

Data to Care

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Standard of Care

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 participants at risk
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 participants at risk
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Mortality due to drug overdose
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Mortality due to bacterial pneumonia
0.00%
0/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Death due to primary thrombophilia
0.00%
0/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
Nervous system disorders
Mortality due to stroke
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
0.00%
0/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
General disorders
Mortality due to undetermined cause
0.00%
0/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
2.5%
2/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Data to Care
n=80 participants at risk
Clinics randomized to the intervention arm will implement the data to care strategy, which includes a 5-step process: (1) identify not-in-care PLWH using the a medical information system, (2) verify eligibility criteria, (3) contact patients and invite to visit the clinic, (4) determine care status and reengage into care, and (5) provide case management services and confirm engagement in care.
Standard of Care
n=80 participants at risk
Participants in the standard of care sites will receive existing case management and supportive services from the HIV clinic.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
1.2%
1/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment
6.2%
5/80 • From enrollment to 12 months post-enrollment

Additional Information

Jill Owczarzak

Johns Hopkins University

Phone: 410-502-0026

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place