Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new software tool, smART (Smart Antiretroviral Therapy Assistant), designed to help doctors select the best HIV treatments for their patients. HIV treatment can be complex due to factors like drug resistance and other health issues. The study aims to determine if this tool enables doctors to make better treatment choices more quickly and confidently. Individuals who might benefit from this trial include those with HIV who have undergone resistance testing for medications. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could simplify and enhance HIV treatment decisions.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop your current medications. It focuses on using a decision support tool to help providers choose HIV treatments.
What prior data suggests that this decision support tool is safe for use in HIV treatment?
Research has shown that the smART (Smart Antiretroviral Therapy Assistant) tool assists doctors in selecting the best HIV treatments for their patients. This tool offers recommendations based on guidelines to simplify treatment decisions. It is important to note that smART is not a medication or treatment but a digital tool for decision-making.
As a software tool, smART poses no direct safety concerns for patients. It does not interact with the body like a drug. Instead, it aids doctors in choosing the right HIV treatments, potentially leading to better patient outcomes. The goal is to simplify the process for healthcare providers, particularly those without easy access to HIV specialists.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the smART (Smart Antiretroviral Therapy Assistant) because it offers a new way to personalize HIV treatment. Unlike traditional online resources that provide general guidelines, smART is a digital tool that gives tailored, guideline-based recommendations specifically for each patient. This personalized approach could lead to more effective treatment plans and better patient outcomes. By integrating advanced decision-support technology, smART has the potential to streamline the decision-making process for healthcare providers, ultimately enhancing the quality of HIV care.
What evidence suggests that the smART tool is effective for HIV treatment?
Studies have shown that antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps people with HIV live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. It also reduces the risk of spreading HIV to others. This trial tests the smART tool, a digital clinical decision support tool, to assist doctors in selecting the best ART combinations for their patients. Although not yet fully tested in people, it aims to make treatment decisions quicker and more accurate by adhering to clinical guidelines. This tool could be particularly beneficial for doctors who do not specialize in HIV care, ensuring patients receive optimal treatment. Participants in this trial will use either the smART tool or traditional prescribing resources to guide their treatment decisions.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Hayoun Lee, PhD
Principal Investigator
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthcare providers who prescribe HIV treatments. It aims to assist those who may not have specialist support in choosing the most effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) combinations for their patients with HIV/AIDS.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Healthcare providers use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for viral suppression rates and adherence to ART regimens
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- smART (Smart Antiretroviral Therapy Assistant)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Lead Sponsor
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Collaborator
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Collaborator