Increasing PrEP Use in High-Risk Social Networks of African-American MSM in Underserved Low-Risk … (NCT03823209) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Increasing PrEP Use in High-Risk Social Networks of African-American MSM in Underserved Low-Risk Cities
United States352 participantsStarted 2019-01-24
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the use of a social-network approach to encourage African-American men who have sex with men (AAMSM) to adopt pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection. Thirty-six networks of AAMSM will be recruited in Milwaukee, WI, and Cleveland, OH. Half of these networks will have their leaders trained to endorse PrEP to their social network members, and the other half will be given brief HIV prevention counseling.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 16 or older
. For the seed only, self-report of HIV-negative serostatus or unknown serostatus
. Except for the seed, being named as a friend by an already-enrolled participant
. Male at birth
. Sex with at least one male partner in the past 12 months
. More than 49% of the seed's eligible friends agree to participate
. More than 49% of all network members self-report they are HIV-negative at baseline
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Self-report of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use