Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents
This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-19 year old). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm a
| Condition(s) | HIV |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-19 year old). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm and asses our primary effectiveness outcome of objective HIV testing (e.g., photo of test results). |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Have penetrative or oral sex in their lifetime * 13-19 years old * reads in English at a 8th grade level * HIV negative or unknown status * own a cell phone with an unlimited MMS plan and plan to have the same number during the study * can provide informed assent, as shown on a capacity to consent assessment * live in the U.S. or territories. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lifetime testing for HIV or an STI OR no testing since last sexual experience * HIV positive * Currently on PrEP |
| Ages | 13 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Northwestern University |
| Locations | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Start date | 2024-06-13 |
| NCT ID | NCT06096519 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06096519 |