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Behavioral Intervention

Text Messaging Support for HIV

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Sean M Murphy, PhD

Research Sponsored by Friends Research Institute, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Self-identified transgender woman

Age 18 or older

Must not have

Under 18 years of age

Does not identify as a transgender woman

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 18 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to find the best and most cost-effective way to help trans women with HIV reach full viral suppression. Participants will be split into three groups: one receiving Peer Health Navigation (PHN)

Who is the study for?

This trial is for trans women living with HIV/AIDS. Participants should be interested in interventions aimed at achieving full viral suppression. The study excludes individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria set by the researchers, which are not specified here.

What is being tested?

'Text Me, Alexis!' is a study testing three approaches to help trans women with HIV reach full viral suppression: Peer Health Navigation (PHN), text messaging (SMS), or a combination of both PHN and SMS over three months.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-medical interventions like health navigation and text messages, there are no direct physical side effects associated with typical drug treatments. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to managing their health condition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I identify as a transgender woman.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 18 years old.

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I do not identify as a transgender woman.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 18 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~18 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Rate of HIV Viral Load Suppression

Relative Cost Effectiveness

Secondary study objectives

Measurements of Heterogeneous Intervention Effects

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Simple Message System (SMS [text messaging])Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Text messages are scripted across: 1) HIV Care Continuum (HIV Positivity/Physical and Emotional Health, Linkage/Retention in HIV Care, and ART Adherence/Viral Load Suppression); and, 2) theoretical foundation (Social Support Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, or Health Belief Model). Participants receive three daily, theory-based text messages for 90 days (270 unique scripted messages), evenly arrayed across the HIV Care Continuum. Text messages are delivered and transmitted to either a cell phone or an email inbox.

Group II: Peer Health Navigation (PHN)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

PHN is a peer navigation intervention to advance trans women through the HIV Care Continuum by identifying their individual needs and barriers to HIV care, including: substance use and behavioral health needs; adherence goal(s); and methods to achieve adherence. Participants receive unlimited navigation sessions over 3 months; PHN sessions are delivered in a private room similar to a one-on-one peer counseling session.

Group III: PHN and SMSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

PHN + SMS is the combined intervention. PHN is a peer navigation intervention to advance trans women through the HIV Care Continuum by identifying their individual needs and barriers to HIV care, including: substance use and behavioral health needs; adherence goal(s); and methods to achieve adherence. Participants receive unlimited navigation sessions over 3 months; PHN sessions are delivered in a private room similar to a one-on-one peer counseling session. Text messages are scripted across: 1) HIV Care Continuum (HIV Positivity/Physical and Emotional Health, Linkage/Retention in HIV Care, and ART Adherence/Viral Load Suppression); and, 2) theoretical foundation (Social Support Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, or Health Belief Model). Participants receive three daily, theory-based text messages for 90 days (270 unique scripted messages), evenly arrayed across the HIV Care Continuum. Text messages are delivered and transmitted to either a cell phone or an email inbox.

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