Plain-English translation of NCT06230367 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a text messaging program called SHAG (Sexual Health Advocacy for Guys) designed to help teenage boys and young men prevent HIV. Half of the 5,000 participants will receive about 9 weeks of daily text messages focused on sexual health and ways to reduce HIV risk, while the other half will receive text messages about healthy lifestyle topics like exercise and self-esteem. Researchers will track whether the program helps prevent new HIV infections and encourages testing.
Young men who have sex with men are at higher risk for HIV, and many don't have easy access to prevention information. This program uses text messaging — a tool teens already use every day — to reach them with practical, personalized information about staying safe.
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You will be enrolled online and receive text messages on your phone for about 9 weeks, then have a quiet 3-month break, followed by a final week of review messages. Throughout the study, you'll complete online surveys to share information about your sexual health, testing habits, and behaviors. Depending on your age, you may be asked to take an at-home HIV test to confirm you are HIV-negative before starting. The entire study lasts about 6 months.
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