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Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents

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Sponsor: Northwestern University

Conditions: HIV

Interventions: Information, motivation, behavioral skills treatment arm, Information only control arm

Countries: United States

This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-19 year old). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm and asses our primary effectiveness outcome of objective HIV testing (e.g., photo of test results).

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 13 Years to 19 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Have penetrative or oral sex in their lifetime
* 13-19 years old
* reads in English at a 8th grade level
* HIV negative or unknown status
* own a cell phone with an unlimited MMS plan and plan to have the same number during the study
* can provide informed assent, as shown on a capacity to consent assessment
* live in the U.S. or territories.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous lifetime testing for HIV or an STI OR no testing since last sexual experience
* HIV positive
* Currently on PrEP

Locations (1)

Chicago, Illinois, United States