Can a simple text message help young people with HIV stay on track?
NCT ID NCT05783297
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether personalized text message reminders can help young people with HIV take their medication consistently. 210 participants from 12 clinics received either standard care or tailored text reminders for 6 months. The goal was to see if the texts improved medication adherence and reduced viral levels.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized SMS text message reminders
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help young people with HIV stick to their medication schedule, improving their health and reducing virus spread.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. The results depend on participants' willingness to respond to texts, and self-reported adherence may not be fully accurate.
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Locations
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Comprehensive Care Center of Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, United States
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Corktown Health Center
Detroit, Michigan, 48216, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Howard Brown Health
Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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KC Care Health Center
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Valley AIDS Council
McAllen, Texas, 78501, United States