Could popular opinion leaders be the key to HIV prevention?

NCT ID NCT07741474

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Africa Health Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether training popular opinion leaders in rural South Africa can increase uptake of HIV prevention tools. Researchers will select and train young adults to share sexual health information and distribute HIV self-tests to their peers. The study will assess feasibility and acceptability through interviews and questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Community Popular Opinion Leader (CPOL) training
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help increase HIV testing and prevention uptake in rural communities, potentially reducing HIV transmission.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention's success depends on peer leaders' willingness and ability to influence others.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sexually transmitted disease HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Africa Health Research Institute

uMkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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