Suubi4PrEP: Improving PrEP Access and Adherence Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Uganda (NCT07002866)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The study will employ a multilevel combination intervention focused on PrEP initiation and adherence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) (aged 15-24) living in HIV hotpots in Uganda. Specifically, the study will combine: 1) HIV risk reduction (HIVRR) that incorporates sessions on PrEP, 2) Peer Supporters (PS) with lived experiences taking PrEP to facilitate linkage to and continued care, share strategies to address misconceptions, manage disclosure and stigma, and model positive lifestyles while engaging in care services, and 3) an economic empowerment (EE) component that includes a matched savings account and financial literacy targeting poverty and financial barriers associated with PrEP access. Working within 30 health care systems, we will randomly assign 600 AGYW (at the community level) to one of three study arms (n=200 AGYW, n=10 sites per arm): 1) HIVRR only, 2) HIVRR+ PS, or 3) HIVRR + PS + EE. The interventions will be implemented for 20 months, and data collected at baseline, 12, 24, 36 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Washington University in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
Age range: 15 Years to 24 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- HIV Risk Reduction (HIVRR) (BEHAVIORAL)
- PrEP Peer Supporters (PS) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Matched Savings Accounts + Financial Literacy (FL) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Washington University in St. Louis — St Louis, Missouri
- International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) — Masaka,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (314) 935-8521
Email: fms1@wustl.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.