Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing

HIV Infections Clinical Trial

— KIU  

Official title:

A Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00968188
• Other study ID #: 2007-0182
• Secondary ID: 1R34MH079714-01A
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2009
• Est. completion date: September 2010

Study information

• Verified date: September 2019
• Source: University of Illinois at Chicago
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop an empirically validated, scientifically-based HIV and STI prevention program that can be delivered online to young men who have sex with men (YMSM) who were recently tested for HIV.

Description:

Presently, there are a limited number of proven HIV interventions culturally tailored to young men who have sex with men (YMSM). This is alarming because Men who have sex with men comprise 68% of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in men, despite representing a much smaller proportion of the population. In addition, MSM are reporting more sexual risk behavior than in previous years and there is significant concern that HIV infection rates may once again be on the rise after more than a decade of remaining relatively stable.

The Internet is a viable intervention avenue because of it's high percentage of accessibility and usage, especially among young adults. Moreover, it might hold a strong appeal for YMSM, since its anonymity confers a sense of perceived safety against stigma surrounding HIV prevention information.

The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV/STI intervention for YMSM. This study is part of an overall program of research designed to understand and prevent HIV infection among high-risk youth. Participation in this study will help us to determine the usefulness of an tailored and interactive HIV Internet-assisted intervention.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 102
• Est. completion date: September 2010
• Est. primary completion date: September 2010
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Male
• Age group: 18 Years to 24 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 18 and 24 years of age

• Self-identify as a biological male

• Understand and read English

• Have tested HIV negative at an approved clinic within 6 weeks

• Report at least one (male) sex partners in the past three months, and unprotected anal sex with at least one male sex partner in the past three months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have been diagnosed with HIV within the past three months

• Participation in another HIV prevention program

• No access to the Internet or an email address

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• HIV
• HIV Infections

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Keep It Up!
Online HIV Intervention Prevention Website tailored to Young Men that Have Sex with Men. Website is tailored to be more engaging, includes videos and games.
• Information only
Medically fact based HIV information delivered online.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Howard Brown Health Center	Chicago	Illinois

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Illinois at Chicago	National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Sexual Risk Behavior		3 months
Secondary	HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions		3 months