PrEP US NoW: PrEP Utilization Through Increasing Social Capital Among YBMSM Networks With Women (NCT07024745) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PrEP US NoW: PrEP Utilization Through Increasing Social Capital Among YBMSM Networks With Women
United States37 participantsStarted 2024-05-09
Plain-language summary
This project is a randomized intervention looking at PrEP uptake among young, black men who identify as gay, bisexual, or same gender loving, utilizing black females within the community to help deliver study related topics. All participants will download the Us\*Now mHealth app that was created specifically for this project. Participants randomized to the Intervention arm will interact with the Us\*Now mHealth app and will be invited to attend 4 weekly sessions led by a black female facilitator where the topic are pre-selected by the study team. Participants randomized to the Control arm will interact with the Us\*Now mHealth app only.
Who can participate
Sex
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female Facilitators: 1) Black/African American; 2) age 18-80 years old; 3) Female; 4) able to lead weekly sessions with participants; 5) able to download the Us\*Now mHealth app
* Participants: 1) Black/African American; 2) age 18-29 years old; 3) Male; 4) Identifies as gay, bisexual, or same gender loving; 5) able to download the Us\*Now mHealth app
Exclusion Criteria:
* Female Facilitators: 1) does not identify as Black/African American; 2) not Female; 3) not able to lead the weekly sessions or attend the study training
* Participants: 1) does not identify as Black/African American; 2) age 30 years or older; 3) Identifies as Straight or Heterosexual; 4) not able to download the Us\*Now mHealth app
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
Intervention Feasibility and Acceptability
Timeframe: 6 months
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Change in Social Capital and Internalized Homonegativity