Money smarts may boost HIV med adherence in ugandan teens
NCT ID NCT01790373
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving HIV-positive teens in Uganda access to savings accounts, financial training, and mentorship helps them take their HIV medication regularly. 702 teens aged 10-16 from 40 clinics took part. The goal was to see if economic stability can improve treatment adherence and overall health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (financial education, savings accounts, mentorship, and microenterprise training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost way to help young people with HIV stay on their medication and improve their long-term health.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment, so results may vary by setting. The study is complete but not yet published, so we don't know if it worked.
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Locations
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International Center for Child Health and Asset Development
Masaka, Uganda
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States