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

NCT ID NCT06576648

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

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

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

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

    RECRUITING

    Bangkok, Thailand

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    Contact

    Contact

  • Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand

    RECRUITING

    Bangkok, Thailand

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  • SWING Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••