HIV Prevention study: EFT
Official title Behavioral Economic Intervention to Improve HIV Behaviors in Sexual Minority Individuals
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06745947
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) can lower drug use and risky sex and improve PrEP adherence compared to usual care.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who are taking PrEP and may use drugs or engage in risky sexual behaviors.
- What's involved
- Participants will get standard counseling and, if in the EFT group, will use a mobile app and attend counseling to plan future goals. They will also complete surveys and give blood, urine, and swab samples for testing.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several months and requires multiple clinic visits for counseling, sample collection, and app use.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 34. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults 18 - 34 years of age
- HIV negative (assessed via Rapid HIV Antibody Test)
- Identify as gay, or bisexual
- Recent (past 3 months) methamphetamine use
- Currently prescribed and taking HIV PrEP medication
You likely can't join if
- Currently receiving treatment for any substance use disorder,
- HIV positive
- Having a medical or psychiatric illness that in the opinion of the PI would interfere with study participation
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to attend protocol directed study visits
- Any plans that would preclude study completion (e.g. surgery, major medical treatments such as chemotherapy, incarceration, travel/moving out of San...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults 18 - 34 years of age
- HIV negative (assessed via Rapid HIV Antibody Test)
- Identify as gay, or bisexual
- Recent (past 3 months) methamphetamine use
- Currently prescribed and taking HIV PrEP medication
- Self-reported HIV PrEP nonadherence in the past three months
- Urine screen test for PrEP nonadherence
- Self-reported condomless anal sex or a STI in the past three months
- Able to attend all study visits
- Fluent in English
- Currently receiving treatment for any substance use disorder,
- HIV positive
- Having a medical or psychiatric illness that in the opinion of the PI would interfere with study participation
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to attend protocol directed study visits
- Any plans that would preclude study completion (e.g. surgery, major medical treatments such as chemotherapy, incarceration, travel/moving out of San Antonio, Texas)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 34 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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