The Getting Off App for Methamphetamine-Using Gay and Bisexual Men (NCT03884946) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Getting Off App for Methamphetamine-Using Gay and Bisexual Men
United States226 participantsStarted 2019-01-30
Plain-language summary
A commonly used manualized outpatient methamphetamine intervention for gay and bisexual men, "Getting Off," is being translated into a mobile phone application (i.e., app) available for download through common app marketplaces. The application will provide games, guided lessons, informational support, and resources to gay and bisexual men seeking to reduce their methamphetamine use and risky sexual behaviors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Self-identified man who has sex with men (MSM) Any methamphetamine use in the past 365 days Between the ages of 18-65 years Able and willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Did not identify as a man who had sex with a man No methamphetamine use in the past 365 days Younger than 18 or older than 65 years Not able or willing to provide informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Methamphetamine Use
Timeframe: from baseline to 9-months post randomization
2
Methamphetamine Injection
Timeframe: From baseline to 9-months post randomization
3
Condomless Anal Intercourse
Timeframe: baseline to 9-months post randomization
4
Condomless Anal Intercourse While High on Methamphetamine