Plain-English translation of NCT06971367 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 large study is testing different messages and approaches to encourage people at higher risk of HIV to get tested regularly. Researchers want to find out which messages work best to help people remember to return for repeat HIV testing every few months. The goal is to catch new HIV infections early so people can start treatment quickly and protect their health and their community.
Many people at risk of HIV don't get tested regularly, which means new infections may go undetected for longer. This delays treatment and increases the chance of spreading HIV to others. This study aims to find the most effective ways to remind and encourage people to come back for testing so infections are caught as early as possible.
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You would receive one of several different messages or approaches designed to encourage HIV retesting—delivered in ways that might include phone messages, counseling conversations, or information materials. You would then be asked to return for an HIV test within 3–6 months. Researchers will track how many people in each messaging group actually return for retesting to see which approach works best.
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Kenya
Uganda