RECRUITING

Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents

Study Overview

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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). 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).

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-06-13
Study Completion:2026-06-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06096519

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:13 Years to 19 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Have penetrative or oral sex in their lifetime
  2. * 13-18 years old
  3. * reads in English at a 8th grade level
  4. * HIV negative or unknown status
  5. * own a cell phone with an unlimited MMS plan and plan to have the same number during the study
  6. * can provide informed assent, as shown on a capacity to consent assessment
  7. * live in the U.S. or territories.
  1. * Previous lifetime testing for HIV or an STI OR no testing since last sexual experience
  2. * HIV positive
  3. * Currently on PrEP

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kathryn Macapagal, PhD
CONTACT
3125033605
kathryn.macapagal@northwestern.edu
Andrés Alvarado Avila, MPH
CONTACT
3125035446
andres.avila@northwestern.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

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

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Northwestern University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-06-13
Study Completion Date2026-06-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-06-13
Study Completion Date2026-06-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Human immunodeficiency virus
  • Adolescents
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Sexual health

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • HIV