Phone buddies fight HIV stigma in ethiopian teens
NCT ID NCT07425925
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a digital peer-support program to reduce HIV-related stigma in 282 adolescents aged 15–22 in Ethiopia. Participants will use a phone-based group to share experiences and support each other, aiming to improve their mental well-being and help them stay in care. The goal is to see if this approach can lower feelings of shame and discrimination, and boost overall health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 282 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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14 to 22 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents who have been disclosed of their HIV status * adolescents and young people between the age of 15 and 22 years old * receiving antiretroviral medications; and * completed at least first cycle primary school education (i.e. grade 4). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with known diagnosed mental health condition * Participants with hearing loss or loss of vision
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Conditions
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arba Minch General Hospital
COMPLETEDArba Minch, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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Dilla University Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGDara, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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Jinka General Hospital
RECRUITINGJinka, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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Sawula General Hospital
RECRUITINGGofa, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
COMPLETEDSodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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