We will conduct a randomized trial to compare differences in sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment adherence between patients receiving text messages versus those receiving usual care (e.g. no text messages). We hypothesize that STI treatment adherence will be 20% higher among patients randomized to receipt of two-way text messaging services.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
270
Adolescents will receive text messages to facilitate treatment adherence
Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
RECRUITINGSTI treatment adherence
Proportion of study participants who complete their medication as prescribed by self-report
Time frame: 1-21 days after prescription filling
STI treatment receipt
Proportion of study participants who receive STI treatment; measured by prescription filling and/or receiving treatment at a healthcare facility
Time frame: 1-21 days after STI diagnosis
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