Cash payments tested as tool to fight HIV disparities in the south
NCT ID NCT06186128
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving low-income Black men living with HIV a universal basic income of $500 per month for six months helps them get regular HIV care and stick with their medication. Researchers in Arkansas will compare 80 men who receive the payments to those who don't, tracking clinic visits and viral suppression. The goal is to see if reducing financial stress can improve health outcomes and address racial inequities in HIV care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Universal Basic Income (cash payments of $500 per month for 6 months)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that providing regular cash payments helps low-income Black men with HIV stay in care and achieve viral suppression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants in one region, so results may not apply broadly. The cash payments are short-term, and lasting benefits are uncertain.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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