N/A
Completed N=80
InTSHA: Interactive Transition Support for HIV-infected Adolescents Using Social Media
HIV-1 Infection · Adolescent Behavior
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03624413 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
80
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Acceptability of Intervention Measure Score — 4.1 score on a scale
Summary
The goal of this study is to develop and evaluate a social media behavioral intervention based on the Social-ecological Model of Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness to Transition (SMART) to improve transition care for adolescents living with HIV in South Africa. Participants will be randomized to receive the social media intervention or the standard of care.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Acceptability of Intervention Measure Score |
4.1 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Completing Intervention Sessions |
15; 9; 16 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale (CASSS) Score |
3.31; 1.74 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Connection to Clinic Score |
0.44; 0.42 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants Retained in Care |
39; 35 | — |
| SECONDARY HIV Viral Suppression |
5; 4; 35; 36 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Aged 15 to 19 years
- Perinatally HIV-infected
- Receiving ART for at least 6 months
- Fully aware of their HIV status
Exclusion Criteria
- Inability to read and/or speak English or Zulu
- Severe mental or physical illness preventing informed consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03624413). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.