Cash for tests: study tests whether money boosts HIV screening in vulnerable women
NCT ID NCT03768986
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether offering a $25 to $40 incentive would encourage more African American, Latina, and low-income women to get tested for HIV. Over 300 women were randomly assigned to receive either standard referral and education or the same plus a monetary reward for testing. The goal was to see if the incentive increased testing rates and repeat testing over a year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
monetary incentive for HIV testing
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could be widely adopted by community organizations to increase HIV testing and early diagnosis among high-risk women.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. The incentive may not lead to sustained testing behavior, and results may not apply to all communities.
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Locations
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UConn Health
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States