| Title | Rationale, study design and sample characteristics of a randomized controlled trial of directly administered antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected prisoners transitioning to the community - a potential conduit to improved HIV treatment outcomes. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Saber-Tehrani, Ali Shabahang, Sandra A. Springer, Jingjun Qiu, Maua Herme, Jeffrey Wickersham, and Frederick L. Altice |
| Journal | Contemporary clinical trials |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 436-44 |
| Date Published | 2012 Mar |
| ISSN | 1559-2030 |
| Keywords | Adult, Anti-HIV Agents, Directly Observed Therapy, Female, Follow-Up Studies, HIV, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prisoners, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Viral Load |
| Abstract | HIV-infected prisoners experience poor HIV treatment outcomes post-release. Directly administered antiretroviral therapy (DAART) is a CDC-designated, evidence-based adherence intervention for drug users, yet untested among released prisoners. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cct.2011.11.002 |
| Alternate Journal | Contemp Clin Trials |
