Can a simple bottle of beads boost HIV treatment literacy?

NCT ID NCT07703891

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a low-cost visual aid called B-OK bottles can help people in South Africa better understand HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART). The bottles use beads to show how HIV affects health and how ART can make the virus undetectable and untransmittable. About 600 adults in Gauteng will be randomly assigned to receive standard information, an in-person demonstration with the bottles, or a video showing the bottles. Researchers will measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and intentions right after the session and again six weeks later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: B-OK bead bottles as a visual education tool
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple visual tool could be a low-cost way to improve HIV treatment understanding and adherence in resource-limited settings.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study measuring knowledge and attitudes, not actual health outcomes. The tool may not change real-world behavior or viral suppression rates.

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Conditions

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HIV infectious disease Treatment Adherence and Compliance

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HIV HIV TREATMENT

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