New program uses text reminders and online chats to boost HIV medication adherence

NCT ID NCT06183723

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program that combines digital health tools (like medication reminders and online consultations) with social support to help people with HIV who struggle to take their medication regularly. Researchers will enroll 210 participants in Taiwan and track changes in viral load, CD4 count, quality of life, and adherence over several months. The goal is to see if this approach can improve health outcomes for marginalized or hard-to-treat individuals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Combination of social-behavior model and eHealth platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to help hard-to-reach people with HIV stay on their medication, leading to better viral control and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage feasibility study in Taiwan, so results may not apply to other regions. The intervention relies on self-report and digital access, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease Medication Adherence

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

ADHERENCE, MEDICATION HIV INFECTIONS SOCIAL MEDIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

Kaohsiung City, 814032, Taiwan

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