Pilot program to encourage HIV retesting in Kenya and Uganda
Transformative Approaches to Rapidly and Efficiently Test Demand Creation Interventions to Promote HIV Retesting in Adults at Increased Risk of HIV
This study is testing different low-cost ways to encourage adults at higher risk of HIV in rural Kenya and Uganda to get retested for HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Mbita and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06785103 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot program aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of various low-cost behavioral interventions designed to promote HIV retesting among adults at higher risk of HIV exposure in rural Kenya and Uganda. The study will test 11 different intervention prototypes, which include messaging on risk assessment, community benefits, and healthy living, to gather feedback and implementation outcomes. Participants must be at least 15 years old, have a documented negative HIV test, and have access to a mobile phone for intervention delivery. The findings will inform a larger-scale trial to enhance HIV retesting efforts in these regions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 15 and older who are at increased risk of HIV infection and have a recent negative HIV test.
Not a fit: Patients who are already HIV-positive will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the rates of HIV retesting, leading to earlier identification and treatment of HIV, ultimately improving individual health outcomes and reducing transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing behavioral economics and nudge interventions have shown promise in improving health behaviors, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * at least 15 years of age * At increased risk of HIV infection (defined by self-reported risk \[at least one of the following over the 3 months prior to enrollment: \>1 sexual partner, known HIV-positive sexual partner, diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection, or paid or received gifts or money in exchange for sex\] or by Kenya or Uganda MoH criteria for priority group) * Documented negative HIV antibody test within 7 days of enrollment * No intent to migrate out of community in next 3 months * Daily access to a mobile phone (required since some of the interventions will be delivered by phone) Exclusion Criteria: * HIV-positive
Where this trial is running
Mbita and 1 other locations
- Kenya Medical Research Institution (KEMRI) — Mbita, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) — Mbarara, Uganda (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriel Chamie, MD, MPH — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Kara Marson Project Manager, MPH
- Email: kara.marson@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 650-346-5774
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.