Couples Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Drug Use and HIV Risk in Vulnerable Male Couples

This study utilizes a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the efficacy of couples motivational interviewing (MI) to reduce the frequency and severity of illicit drug use and frequency of HIV transmission risk behavior (TRB). Participants are randomized to one of two conditions: couples MI or standard couples HIV testing and counseling (CHTC).

NCT Number	NCT06307977
Lead Sponsor	Hunter College of City University of New York Collaborators: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Conditions	Substance Use, HIV Infections
Enrollment	360 participants
Start Date	2024-05-25
Primary Completion	2028-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-13