Plain-English translation of NCT06949774 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 daily text message reminders and prize-based rewards can help people newly diagnosed with HIV stay consistent with their antiretroviral therapy (HIV medications). The study follows 550 people over 18 months to see which approach works best at building lasting medication habits and what it costs to deliver these support strategies.
Many people newly starting HIV treatment struggle to take their medications consistently every day, which can lead to treatment failure. This trial aims to find affordable, practical ways to help people stick with their medication routines long-term.
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You would be in the study for 18 months total. First, you'd be randomly assigned to either receive standard care with education about medication routines, or standard care plus daily text message reminders tailored to your daily schedule. After 3 months, if your adherence drops below 80%, you'd be reassigned to receive either monthly prize drawings or monthly prize drawings with increasing rewards to motivate consistent pill-taking. Throughout, you'd use a special electronic pill bottle to track whether you're taking your medications as prescribed.
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