Can an app keep young HIV patients wearing alcohol trackers?
NCT ID NCT05431855
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app called eWrapper could help young adults with HIV wear an alcohol biosensor for 30 days. Sixty-six participants in Florida used the app, which offered rewards and personalized feedback to encourage sensor use. The goal was to see if these strategies improved how often people wore the sensor, not to change drinking behavior directly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
eWrapper app with engagement strategies (reciprocity and personalized feedback)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better ways to help young adults with HIV manage alcohol use through wearable technology.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed feasibility study with only 66 participants. It tested engagement with a biosensor, not health outcomes, so results may not lead to direct clinical changes.
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Locations
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, 32310, United States
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The University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States