Can texting and cash help young people with HIV stay healthy?
NCT ID NCT04432571
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study in Kenya tests different behavioral strategies to help 880 adolescents and young adults (ages 14-24) with HIV stay engaged in care. Participants first get either standard care or electronic navigation. If they miss appointments or have unsuppressed virus, they are re-randomized to more support, including peer navigation or cash transfers. The goal is to find the most effective and affordable way to improve viral suppression and retention in care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral interventions (electronic navigation, peer navigation, conditional cash transfers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify cost-effective ways to help young people with HIV stay in care and keep the virus under control.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may not apply to other settings. Success depends on participants' willingness to engage.
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Locations
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Kenya Medical Research Institute
Kisumu, Kenya