In This toGether R01 (NCT07382765) | Clinical Trial Compass
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In This toGether R01
Uganda750 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the text-based ITG intervention to promote behaviors associated with HIV prevention amongst 18-22 year-olds in Uganda.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
1. In a twelve-month period, does the intervention increase HIV testing and use of condoms?
a. How do the different interactive elements effect this?
2. How is effectiveness different for populations based on education, sex, and location (urban/rural)? Researchers will compare the control group, with no intervention, and the three combinations of the three intervention components: quiz questions, milestone badges, and access to on-demand advice.
Participants will receive the intervention via text messages and partake in the interactive elements listed above.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Live in Uganda
* Age 18 to 22
* Have exclusive ownership of a cell phone
* Have used text messaging for at least 6 months
* Able to read English, Luganda, Runyakitara, or Luo
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not participated in preliminary R34 study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
HIV testing
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Condom-protected sex acts
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07382765
SponsorCenter for Innovative Public Health Research