Can smartphone coaching help young zambians with HIV stay healthy?
NCT ID NCT06415357
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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
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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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Locations
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University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia