Choice overload? HIV patients pick their own care path in new study
NCT ID NCT07439562
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether letting people choose their own HIV support method helps them stay in care. 140 adults starting or restarting HIV treatment in Cape Town will be randomly assigned to standard care, in-person group support, or a choice of in-person, WhatsApp group, or an AI chatbot. The goal is to see if offering choices improves engagement and health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gugulethu Community Health Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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