New program offers HIV testing at social venues plus text support to boost care access
NCT ID NCT07074899
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program designed to make HIV testing easier for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru. The program offered HIV testing at venues where people meet for sex, along with a text-messaging app that provides information and support. Researchers enrolled 161 participants and offered different testing options (rapid test, self-test kit, clinic coupon, or choice). The study measured how many people accepted the program and stayed engaged with the app over 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multi-component HIV testing and linkage-to-services intervention (HIV testing at venues + text messaging app)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could improve HIV testing rates and help more people get connected to treatment or prevention services in community settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed feasibility study (161 participants) in one city, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on continued engagement with the app.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Epicentro
Lima, Lima Province, Peru
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Via Libre
Lima, Lima Province, Peru
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