Moon and Sun Brothers: A Community Prevention Intervention (Hermanos de Luna y Sol) (NCT07475702) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Moon and Sun Brothers: A Community Prevention Intervention (Hermanos de Luna y Sol)
United States360 participantsStarted 2026-01-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this quasi-experimental, community intervention is to reduce HIV sexual risk among Latino immigrant bisexual men or men who have sex with men. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
Does the intervention improve sexual risk behaviors? Does the intervention increase self-esteem and social support? Are self-esteem and social support mediators in the link between the intervention and sexual risk? Researchers will compare information from the intervention versus control participants to answer the above questions.
Participants in the intervention arm will take part in:
* One day-long (8-hour) group retreat.
* Weekly discussion groups.
* Community events and civic engagement activities.
* Prevention counseling. Participants in the control arm will not be part of any activity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Identify as male.
* Latino/x/e
* Report having sex with men only, or both men and women in the last 12 months.
* Speaks, reads/writes in Spanish.
* ≥18 years of age.
* Has access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone device.
* Be willing to participate in the study.
* Be able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Populations younger than 18 years.
* Individuals who have participated in an Hermanos de Luna y Sol program in either the intervention or control group locations.
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
Self-reported condomless anal intercourse
Timeframe: From baseline to end the of intervention, at twelve months.