Can a smartphone app help end HIV in young men?

NCT ID NCT06350682

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tests a mobile app called HealthMPowerment (HMP) designed to help young men who have sex with men (ages 15-24) start HIV prevention (PrEP) or stay on treatment. 1,500 participants will either get the app right away or after a delay. Researchers will check if the app improves PrEP use and viral suppression over 12 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CIHEB Zambia Limited

    Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia

  • Centre for Population Health Initiative

    Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria

  • Icarh/Ihvn

    Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HealthMPowerment (HMP) mobile app

What this could lead to

If successful, this digital platform could improve HIV prevention and treatment adherence among young men who have sex with men.

What could go wrong

This is an implementation study, not a drug trial. The app may not work equally well for all users, and results depend on engagement and local support.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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