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Chatbot coach: could WhatsApp boost HIV knowledge in nigeria?

NCT ID NCT06814041

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Christoph Pimmer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a WhatsApp chatbot can improve HIV knowledge in 314 adults recently diagnosed with HIV in Nigeria. Participants use the chatbot for information, reminders, and questions, while a control group receives standard care. The study also looks at effects on resilience and well-being.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 314 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with HIV * ART enrollment: at the day of recruitment or in the subsequent 7 days. But no longer than 30 months prior to enrolment in the study.. * Age ≥ 18 years * Have a personal internet-enabled smartphone with WhatsApp installed * Carry the phone with them at the time of recruitment * Able to understand, read, and write in English (the official language in Nigeria) * Able to understand the information about the study * Provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known pregnancy or ≤3 months postpartum * Persons with suicidal ideation and/or severe mental distress

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Conditions

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Coitus HIV infectious disease

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HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital

    Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

  • Baptist Medical Centre

    Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria

  • Infectious Disease Institute, (IDI) UCH

    Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

  • Our Lady of Apostle Catholic Hospital

    Ibadan, Nigeria

  • Ring Road State Hospital

    Ibadan, Nigeria

  • St. Mary's Catholic General Hospital

    Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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