This study is looking at an intervention called "Couples Health Project" to help male couples reduce drug use and lower their risk of HIV. This intervention uses couples motivational interviewing, a type of counseling. Researchers want to see if this approach is more effective than standard couples HIV testing and counseling. They will measure how often participants use drugs, check urine for drug use, and look at risky sexual behaviors with casual partners after 9 months. To join, you must be a man between 18 and 55 years old, in a relationship with another cisgender male for at least 3 months. One partner must be HIV-negative, and one must have used at least one drug (like cocaine, opiates, or misused prescription drugs) in the last 30 days. The study aims to enroll 360 couples, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This study is an interventional trial with a randomized controlled design, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. It plans to enroll 360 participants.

What's involved

The Couples Health Project intervention involves 3 counseling sessions. The study measures drug use and sexual behaviors at 9 months.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for at least 9 months to assess drug use and sexual behaviors.

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