Can a smartphone app break the stigma barrier to HIV prevention?

NCT ID NCT06576648

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a mobile app designed to help young Thai adults (ages 18-29) overcome stigma and start or stick with HIV prevention pills (PrEP). The app uses motivational interviewing and tailored content delivered over four sessions. Researchers will enroll 154 participants to see if the app is acceptable, feasible, and can improve PrEP use and reduce stigma.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Mobile app with motivational interviewing sessions
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to increase HIV prevention pill use among young people facing stigma.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility and acceptability, not on proving the intervention works. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Stigma HIV infectious disease prevention target

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PRE EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation
RECRUITING

Bangkok, Thailand
Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand
RECRUITING

Bangkok, Thailand
SWING Foundation
RECRUITING

Bangkok, Thailand

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