Pilot Study of Text Message Reminders to Improve HIV Medication Adherence in Botswana

University of Pennsylvania128 enrolled

Overview

While medication adherence is critical to successful treatment of HIV, there are few studies of interventions demonstrating improvements in adherence. This may be a particular challenge in the developing world, which has a larger burden of HIV but fewer resources than industrialized countries. The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial of cellular phone text message reminders to improve medication adherence. Our pilot study will be set in a large HIV clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, where Penn researchers have collaborated on research projects in the past. The primary study outcome will be antiretroviral medication adherence.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

128

Conditions

HIV Infections

Interventions

We will use cellular text messages to remind patients of impending drug prescription refills and scheduled visits to their healthcare provider.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * HIV infected * 21 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who do not intend to have continuous follow-up care and monthly medication refills at Independence Surgery for at least the next six months

Locations (1)

Independence Surgery

Gaborone, Botswana

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

HIV medication adherence

Time frame: Monthly

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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