Can a text message boost HIV testing? study tests phone alerts for gay men in peru

NCT ID NCT07165496

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether text messages could encourage gay men in Lima, Peru, to get tested for HIV. Researchers recruited 400 men online and sent some of them text reminders. The goal was to see if these messages would lead more men to visit a health center for an HIV test.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HIV TESTING are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

    Lima, Lima Province, Peru

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.