Smart pill bottles and health coaches team up to tackle HIV in the deep south

NCT ID NCT06472206

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether combining community health worker support with a smart pill bottle that tracks medication and sends reminders can improve HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression. The study enrolls 420 adults with HIV in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi who have detectable virus levels. Participants receive either standard care or the CHAMPS+ intervention, which includes counseling and the CleverCap device.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Community health worker sessions and a smart pill bottle (CleverCap) that tracks medication and sends reminders
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could help more people with HIV achieve viral suppression and reduce transmission in underserved regions.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and focused on three states, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on smartphone ownership and consistent engagement.

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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/AIDS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health Services Center, Inc.
RECRUITING

Hobson City, Alabama, 36202, United States
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
RECRUITING

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
Tulane University
RECRUITING

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
Unity Wellness Center
RECRUITING

Opelika, Alabama, 36801, United States
University of Mississippi Medical Center
RECRUITING

Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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