Plain-English translation of NCT07502365 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.
BIG Chicago is testing whether giving young adults living with HIV $500 per month for 18 months can help them stay connected to their HIV care and keep their virus under control. The study recognizes that financial stress can make it hard to focus on health care, and wants to see if removing some of that burden helps people manage their HIV better.
Young people living with HIV often struggle to stay engaged with medical care because of financial hardship—trouble paying rent, buying food, or getting to appointments. This trial exists to test whether direct cash support could help people overcome these barriers and improve their HIV health outcomes.
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If you join this study, you will first complete baseline assessments and surveys. Then you'll be randomly assigned to either receive $500 per month via a reloadable gift card for 18 months, or to continue with your usual care and services. All participants will complete surveys at various points and allow the study to check your HIV care records and viral load to track how the study is working.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Enrollment target
~304 participants
Started
July 2026
Primary completion
July 2030
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2026.
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Central contact
Jordan Victorian
University of Chicago
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.