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In This toGether R01
Sponsor: Center for Innovative Public Health Research
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.
Official title: In This toGether: Testing a Population-based Text Messaging-based HIV Prevention Program for Young Adults Across Uganda
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 22 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
750
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2026-02-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Level up quizzes
Participant is given weekly quiz questions on that week's texted content
Badges
Participants can earn badges by performing activities encouraged by program
On-demand advice
Participants have access to ITGenie/Text Buddy, which responds to keywords with preset messages
Content
Texted information about HIV prevention
Locations (1)
Internet Solutions for Kids Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda