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Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the HIV Epidemic in Nigerian Youth (iCARE) Plus Effectiveness/Implementation Hybrid Study
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
Two combination interventions (HIV Case Finding Intervention and HIV Treatment Intervention), each with mHealth and Peer Navigation components, will be evaluated in two 48-week parallel hybrid effectiveness/implementation trials among youth aged 15-24 in Nigeria.
Official title: Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the HIV Epidemic in Nigerian Youth (iCARE) Plus Effectiveness/Implementation Hybrid Study: Aim 2
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2028-08-31
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Testing Peer navigation
Peer navigators will promote HIV testing in YMSM and linkage to care if HIV-positive
PrEP Intervention
Motivational-interviewing to promote uptake of PrEP among those who test HIV-negative
Treatment Peer Navigation
Peer navigators will provide assistance and support to youth with HIV to optimize adherence to ART
Social Media Outreach
Social media outreach to identify youth at risk for HIV
SMS Test messaging
Text (SMS) messages to remind and encourage youth to adhere to their ART
Adherence standard of care
Standard of care HIV treatment adherence
Locations (6)
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Federal Medical Center
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Taraba State Specialist Hospital
Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
Kano, Nigeria
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria