Can smartphone coaching help young zambians with HIV stay healthy?

NCT ID NCT06415357

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing two mobile health tools—a computer-delivered program and motivational text messages—to help young adults (ages 18-24) in Zambia better manage their HIV and cut down on alcohol use. The goal is to see if these tools are easy to use and acceptable to participants. The study involves 164 people and will measure satisfaction, retention, and changes in medication adherence and drinking behavior.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mobile Healthy Choices (mHC) and Motivational Text Messaging (MTM)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to improve HIV self-management and reduce risky drinking among young adults in resource-limited settings.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage feasibility and acceptability study with no control group, so it cannot prove effectiveness. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia

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