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A Pilot Gaming Adherence Program for Youth Living With HIV
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating IMB Gaming Adherence Intervention and Enhanced treatment as usual for Adherence to HIV Treatment and Medication. Completed, enrolled 66 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will develop and test a novel, technology based intervention to improve treatment adherence among youth living with HIV who are taking antiretroviral medication. In the intervention youth will access an engaging and immersive app/game on their smartphone.Data about the opening of the smart pill bottle will be transferred from the bottle cap wirelessly and will trigger a text message about their adherence. While gaming, participants will gain information about their health, improve motivation for ARV and medical appointment adherence, and practice healthy behaviors. If the Intervention is found to be effective, it can be tested in a larger study and then disseminated to other youth on antiretroviral medications.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Combination of smart pill bottle cap with mobile gaming application tailored for those living with HIV
Smart pill bottle cap and mobile phone but no game