Using mobile messaging to enhance reproductive health for women with HIV in Kenya
Mobile Solutions to Empower Reproductive Life Planning for Women Living With HIV
This study is testing whether sending text messages can help women with HIV in Kenya get better reproductive health support and counseling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 10 sites (Bondo and 9 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05285670 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a mobile health intervention that provides reproductive life counseling to women living with HIV in Kenya. By utilizing an SMS platform, the intervention aims to improve the delivery of integrated reproductive health and HIV services, addressing the complex reproductive health needs of these women. The study will be conducted as a cluster randomized controlled trial among women receiving routine HIV care, with plans for future implementation supported by qualitative and health economic analyses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are HIV-infected women aged 18-45 who are receiving HIV care and have daily access to a mobile phone.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve reproductive health outcomes for women living with HIV by preventing unintended pregnancies and facilitating safe conception.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies integrating family planning services into HIV care have faced implementation challenges, making this approach novel and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * HIV-infected * Receiving HIV care at study site * Reproductive age (18-45; 14-17 if emancipated minors) * Daily access to mobile phone (own phone or shared) * Plan to receive HIV care at enrollment facility for 2 years * Speak English, Kiswahili, or Luo * Literate or comfortable with someone reading study SMS Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant
Where this trial is running
Bondo and 9 other locations
- Bondo sub-County Hospital — Bondo, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Kisumu District General Hospital — Kisumu, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Lumumba sub-County Hospital — Kisumu, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Dandora 2 Health Center — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Kangemi Health Centre — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Kenyatta National Hospital — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Mathare North Health Center — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Riruta Health Center — Nairobi, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Rachuonyo District — Oyugis, Kenya (Recruiting)
- Siaya District Hospital — Siaya, Kenya (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alison Drake, PHD — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Alison Drake, PHD
- Email: adrake2@uw.edu
- Phone: 206 543-5847
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.