Can money skills and mentors shield AIDS orphans from HIV?

NCT ID NCT06347146

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two methods of rolling out a program called Bridges, which gives financial literacy training and one-on-one mentors to 1,440 teens aged 11-17 who lost parents to AIDS in Uganda. The goal is to see which approach works better at reducing HIV risk and improving economic stability. Researchers will track how well the program is delivered and its impact on teen behavior and health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Financial literacy training and mentorship
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show how to effectively expand a program that helps vulnerable teens avoid HIV and build economic stability.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by setting. It tests implementation strategies, not a direct medical treatment, and success depends on local factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV/AIDS

Contacts and locations

Locations

International Center for Child Health and Development

Masaka, Uganda

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