Smartphone app aims to curb HIV in emergency rooms

NCT ID NCT06331767

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a mobile health app called mSYNC designed to help prevent HIV in people who use drugs and visit the emergency department. The app provides counseling and support for risk behaviors, mental health, and access to care. Researchers want to see if the app is acceptable and easy to use for participants while they wait in the ER and at home over 90 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance: mSYNC mobile health app
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could offer a new way to deliver HIV prevention support to high-risk individuals in emergency settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on whether the app is acceptable, not on whether it prevents HIV. It may not show a clear health benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being Social Marginalization substance abuse HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DRUG USE HIV MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS WITH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS SOCIAL MARGINALIZATION

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