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Text Messaging for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing in Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Teens

Description

This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-18 year old) sexual minority men and transgender and gender diverse teens (ASMM/TGD). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm and asses our primary effectiveness outcome of objective HIV testing (e.g., photo of test results).

Conditions

HIV
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Study Details

Study overview

This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-18 year old) sexual minority men and transgender and gender diverse teens (ASMM/TGD). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm and asses our primary effectiveness outcome of objective HIV testing (e.g., photo of test results).

Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing in Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

Text Messaging for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing in Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Teens

Condition
HIV
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * male identified or male sex at birth
  • * Have penetrative (vaginal/anal) sex with partners assigned male at birth within the past 12 months
  • * SGM identity including people who are "questioning" "unsure" or "exploring". Cis-gender heterosexual men are eligible if they report having sex with a male/male-identified partner
  • * 13-18 years old
  • * reads in English at a 8th grade level
  • * HIV negative or unknown status
  • * own a cell phone with an unlimited MMS plan and plan to have the same number during the study
  • * can provide informed assent, as shown on a capacity to consent assessment
  • * live in the U.S. or territories.
  • * Previous lifetime testing for HIV or an STI
  • * HIV positive
  • * Currently on PrEP
  • * cisgender female

Ages Eligible for Study

13 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwestern University,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-10