Phone AR could make HIV Self-Tests easier and more accurate

NCT ID NCT05781165

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using augmented reality (AR) on a smartphone can help men who have sex with men perform HIV self-tests better than using paper instructions. 349 participants in Hong Kong were randomly assigned to use either AR guidance or standard instruction sheets. Researchers measured confidence, usability, and how often people completed and uploaded their results. The goal is to see if AR can make self-testing easier and more reliable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: augmented reality (AR) guidance
What this could lead to: If successful, AR could make HIV self-testing easier and more reliable, potentially increasing testing rates and early detection.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 349 participants in Hong Kong, so results may not apply to other groups. AR may not significantly improve test performance over simple written instructions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases

Shatin, Hong Kong

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