Mobile health intervention to support women with HIV/AIDS
A Multi-Lingual, Culturally-Competent Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Medical Mistrust, Stigma, and Improve Treatment Adherence Among Women Living With HIV/AIDS (WLWH)
This study is testing a mobile health program that sends text reminders to women with HIV to help them stick to their treatment plans and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT03738410 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop a mobile health (mHealth) system that sends text reminders to women with HIV, both pregnant and non-pregnant, to help them adhere to their treatment plans. The intervention will address barriers to HIV care such as stigma and medical mistrust while providing patient navigation and motivational interviewing. The researchers will evaluate the feasibility and acceptance of the mHealth system and its potential positive impact on patient health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older with a confirmed HIV diagnosis who have missed appointments or have detectable viral loads.
Not a fit: Patients who are men, cognitively impaired, or do not have a working cell phone will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve treatment adherence and health outcomes for women living with HIV/AIDS.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing mobile health interventions for chronic conditions have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed HIV diagnosis as per the clinic standard * Female \>= 18 years old at enrollment * Currently active or recently returned into care or newly enrolled * With two or more previously scheduled visits (12 months prior to study enrollment * in the 12 months prior to enrollment: * missed one or more visits or * viral load detectable (\>20 mL) or * not taking prescribed HIV anti-retroviral medications Exclusion Criteria: * men * women who are cognitively impaired or are not able to consent for themselves * non-working cell phone * adolescents \< 18 years old at enrollment
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lunthita M Duthely, Ed.D. — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Lunthita M Duthely, Ed.D.
- Email: lduthely@med.miami.edu
- Phone: 305-243-5800
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.