Can a podcast stop HIV? new study tests video messages for african americans

NCT ID NCT05365958

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a video podcast designed to deliver HIV prevention messages to heterosexual African American adults. Researchers worked with community members to create the podcast, then measured changes in condom use confidence, HIV testing intentions, and actual testing behavior at 1 and 3 months. The goal was to see if this approach could be a practical way to reach people who might not otherwise access prevention programs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HIV prevention video podcast
What this could lead to: If effective, this podcast could offer an easy-to-share tool to help reduce HIV infections in African American communities.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study without a control group, so results may not be generalizable. The podcast's long-term impact on actual HIV rates is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV PREVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jacob's Home for Men

Houston, Texas, 77051, United States

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