Can a smartphone app curb HIV risk in south Korea's young gay men?
NCT ID NCT07741123
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests a mobile app called Bandi, designed to support HIV prevention among young men who have sex with men in South Korea. Participants are randomly assigned to either the full app, which includes interactive health content, peer forums, a sexual health log, and a clinic finder, or a basic version with only informational articles and a clinic finder. Over three months, researchers compare the two groups to see if the full app leads to higher rates of HIV testing and lower sexual risk behaviors. The study aims to learn if the app is acceptable, easy to use, and helpful for this community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bandi mobile application (full access) - a culturally adapted digital HIV prevention app with interactive content, peer forums, sexual health tracking, clinic locator, and gamification.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could offer a scalable, engaging way to improve HIV prevention and sexual health among young men who have sex with men in South Korea.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The app's impact on HIV testing and risk behavior may be limited by user engagement or cultural fit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ewha Womans University
Seoul, South Korea
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