An Avatar-based Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote Health in African American MSM (NCT04217174) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
An Avatar-based Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote Health in African American MSM
United States315 participantsStarted 2020-03-04
Plain-language summary
The investigators propose to determine the efficacy of "My Personal Health Guide," a theory-based innovative talking relational human Avatar mobile phone application to engage HIV-positive AAMSM in adherence and retention in care. Providing an empathetic talking Avatar source of HIV-related information, motivation, and behavioral skills that is as private and convenient as their own mobile phone might produce a high impact by overcoming barriers to HIV adherence and retention in care such as stigma and health literacy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 34 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported African American MSM
* 18 to 34 years old
* Smartphone owners
* Prescribed ART
* Have a viral load detectable within the past 4 weeks or self-reported or provider-reported history of adherence or treatment engagement problems.
* Participants may be initiating ART or already on ART.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cannot speak English
* Decline to participate
* Participated in the usability and Beta testing phase of the app refinement that preceded this RCT
* Do not have a routine clinic appointment scheduled during the observation time.
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?
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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
Viral suppression
Timeframe: From study enrollment until 2 months after study conclusion (9 months).