HIV Self-Test kits and counseling aim to boost prevention for new moms and partners

NCT ID NCT07194902

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving HIV self-testing kits and counseling to postpartum women in South Africa helps them and their male partners start PrEP (HIV prevention) or HIV treatment. About 120 women and their partners will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HIV self-testing kit and behavioral counseling

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could make it easier for postpartum women and their partners to prevent HIV and get treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study (120 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wits MatCH Research Unit

    RECRUITING

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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