The Test-to-PrEP Study (NCT06927856) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Test-to-PrEP Study
United States320 participantsStarted 2025-04-10
Plain-language summary
To compare the effectiveness of two social network strategies (direct distribution and referral-based distribution) in increasing HIV self-testing (HIVST) completion rates among social network contacts of current Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) clients.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria - PrEP Clients (Egos):
* Stated willingness to provide informed consent.
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures.
* Stated availability for the duration of the study.
* Ability to identify members of their social network who may benefit from receiving an HIVST kit and PrEP information.
* Currently prescribed PrEP by RAPID clinics, including those initiating PrEP on the same day as study enrollment.
Inclusion Criteria for Peers (Alters):
\- Provision of electronic informed consent prior to completion of the Quick Response (QR)-linked survey instruments.
Exclusion Criteria for PrEP Clients (Egos):
* Inability or refusal to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment).
* Unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures per study investigator
* Inability to identify members of their social network who may benefit from receiving an HIVST kit and PrEP information.
* Aged 17 years or younger.
Exclusion Criteria for Peers (Alters):
* Failure to provide electronic informed consent prior to starting QR-linked Alter survey tools.
* Age 17 years or younger.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Alter participants per ego who use the HIV self-test kit
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
2
Number of Alter participants per ego using an HIV self-test who meet criteria for PrEP