๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-15

Positive Peers Intervention Clinical Trial (NCT06388109)

Randomized Control Trial of Positive Peers mHealth App as a Clinic-based Intervention to Optimize HIV Outcomes Among Young, Minority Persons Living With HIV

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Positive Peers mobile app intervention increases rates of viral suppression in young (13-34 y/o) persons with HIV. Does use of the Positive Peers app improve viral suppression among young minority persons with HIV? What user characteristics are associated with a) viral suppression, b) retention in care, and c) perceived HIV-related stigma? Participants will: * download the mobile app onto their personal smartphone * Use the mobile app as they find useful * complete online surveys at enrollment, 3 mo, 6, mo, 9 mo and 12 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Northeast Valley Health Corporation โ€” Van Nuys, California

Age range: 13 Years to 34 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Positive Peers mobile app (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • Northeast Valley Health Corporation โ€” Van Nuys, California
  • Infectious Disease Practice- Rutgers University โ€” Newark, New Jersey
  • Equitas Health โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Equitas Health โ€” Columbus, Ohio
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital โ€” Memphis, Tennessee
  • Thomas Street Clinic โ€” Houston, Texas
  • UW Madison Clinic at Harborview โ€” Seattle, Washington

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 778-4051

Email: jmsmith@metrohealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—