Talking avatar app boosts HIV care in young black men

NCT ID NCT04217174

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app called 'My Personal Health Guide' that uses a friendly, talking avatar to help HIV-positive African American men (ages 18-34) stick to their medication and keep up with doctor visits. The goal was to see if the app could improve viral suppression and medication adherence by providing private, easy-to-understand support. A total of 315 men who owned a smartphone and had recent detectable virus or adherence problems took part.

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Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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