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Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents
Led by Northwestern University · Updated on 2026-03-09
360
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
111 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Have had penetrative or oral sex at least once
- Are between 13 and 19 years old
- Can read English at an 8th grade level
- Are HIV negative or do not know their HIV status
- Own a cell phone with an unlimited MMS plan and plan to keep the same number during the study
- Can provide informed assent based on a consent capacity assessment
- Live in the United States or its territories
You will not qualify if you...
- Have ever been tested for HIV or any sexually transmitted infection before, or have not been tested since their last sexual experience
- Are HIV positive
- Are currently taking PrEP
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
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Research Team
K
Kathryn Macapagal, PhD
CONTACT
A
Andrés Alvarado Avila, MPH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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