Texting to beat HIV: simple phone messages could help women stay healthy

NCT ID NCT06745050

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether personalized text messages can help HIV-positive women in Africa who sell sex take their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regularly. 350 women will either get standard care or standard care plus text reminders and tips for six months. The goal is to see if more women in the text-message group achieve an undetectable viral load, meaning the virus is well controlled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: text message support program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help HIV+ women stick with their medication and keep the virus under control.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a new drug. Success depends on whether text messages alone can change long-term habits, and results may not apply to other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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HIV ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART) ADHERENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Partner for Health and Development in Africa
RECRUITING

Nairobi, Kenya

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