An mHealth Intervention to Improve Outcomes for Women With HIV/AIDS

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Nov 9, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new mobile health system designed to help women with HIV/AIDS stick to their treatment plans. The system will send helpful text messages to remind women about important tasks, like taking their medication, going to doctor appointments, and filling prescriptions. It will also provide support to address personal challenges that might affect their care, such as feelings of stigma or distrust in the medical system. The researchers want to find out if this mobile health program is easy for women to use and if it can improve their health.

To participate in this study, women must be at least 18 years old, have a confirmed HIV diagnosis, and have missed medical appointments or not been taking their HIV medications in the past year. Unfortunately, men and women who cannot give consent for themselves, or those without a working cell phone, cannot join. If eligible, participants can expect to receive support through text messages, as well as additional help from trained staff to navigate their care and stay motivated. This could be a great opportunity for women looking for extra support in managing their HIV treatment.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Confirmed HIV diagnosis as per the clinic standard
• • Female \>= 18 years old at enrollment
• • Currently active or recently returned into care or newly enrolled
• • With two or more previously scheduled visits (12 months prior to study enrollment
• * in the 12 months prior to enrollment:
• • missed one or more visits or
• • viral load detectable (\>20 mL) or
• • not taking prescribed HIV anti-retroviral medications
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • men
• • women who are cognitively impaired or are not able to consent for themselves
• • non-working cell phone
• • adolescents \< 18 years old at enrollment