Creating a text messaging system to help prevent and treat malnutrition in children affected by HIV
Official title: Developing a Two-way SMS Platform to Prevent and Treat Wasting Among HIV-infected and HIV-exposed Uninfected Children
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11140583 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful text message system for moms of young children who are either living with HIV or at risk of it, so they can easily track their kids' nutrition and get useful tips on feeding them healthy meals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $297,776 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HD110150-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140583 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children under 11 years old who are either HIV-infected or HIV-exposed but uninfected.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the specified age range or who do not have any connection to HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a two-way SMS platform that addresses malnutrition in children who are either infected with HIV or are HIV-exposed but uninfected. The platform will provide mothers with tools to monitor their children's nutritional status and deliver educational content on infant and young child feeding practices via text messages. By using participatory design methods, the intervention will be tailored to meet the specific needs of these families. A proof-of-concept trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in reducing malnutrition rates among these vulnerable children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the nutritional health and overall well-being of children affected by HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using SMS platforms for health interventions, indicating potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Means, Arianna Rubin — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Means, Arianna Rubin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.