Plain-English translation of NCT06721078 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 whether peer-led support groups—called teen clubs—help young people with HIV stay engaged in their care and keep their virus under control. The study also explores whether a long-acting injectable HIV medication (given by injection rather than daily pills) works well for teens. Researchers will follow about 720 teenagers in South Africa over two years to see if these approaches help them stay healthy as they transition into adult healthcare.
Many young people with HIV struggle to stay on daily medication and keep their appointments, which can lead to their virus coming back. This trial is testing whether having peer support and a simpler medication option—injections instead of daily pills—can help teens stick with treatment and do better in the long run.
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You would attend teen club meetings where peers provide HIV education, appointment reminders, and support with taking your medication. Over about two years, you would have 5–7 study visits where researchers check how you're doing with your treatment and whether the virus is controlled. In the second part of the study, some participants will have the option to try the new long-acting injectable medication instead of daily pills.
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South Africa