PositiveLinks App for HIV
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to test an an app, PL4Y, installed on a mobile smartphone to see if it can help participants aged 18-29 years who have HIV achieve success with their HIV care and feel supported by their clinic community.
The first 6 months will be standard of care, after which participants will continue to meet virtually with their health care providers and will also be provided with and taught how to use the app. The standard of care clinic visits will continue as before and virtual visits using the app will be started and continue for abot 18 months.
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Who Is on the Research Team?
Barbara Taylor, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-29 living with HIV, including those who may also have Burkitt Lymphoma. Participants should be able to use a smartphone and are receiving care at the participating clinic in Texas.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PositiveLinks for Youth Smartphone App
Trial Overview
The study tests whether using the PositiveLinks for Youth (PL4Y) app on a smartphone helps young people with HIV stay engaged in their care. After six months of usual care, participants will use the app along with regular virtual visits for about 18 more months.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
18-29yos with HIV who are in care in one of the participating clinics.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Collaborator
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