A couples-based intervention to prevent HIV in Latino male couples
Official title: Connecting Latinos en Pareja: A Couples-based HIV Prevention Intervention for Latino Male Couples
Funded at University of Central Florida · NIH-11004980 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a friendly program called Connecting Latinxs en Pareja (CLP) to help Latino male couples learn about preventing HIV together, using both medical options like PrEP and helpful skills tailored to their culture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Central Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $690,663 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD018963-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004980 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino male couples, regardless of their HIV status, who are interested in learning about HIV prevention and treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of a couple or those who do not identify as Latino may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a couples-based intervention called Connecting Latinxs en Pareja (CLP) aimed at preventing HIV among Latino male couples. The intervention consists of four sessions that incorporate both biomedical prevention methods, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and psycho-educational skill building tailored to the cultural needs of the participants. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of CLP, utilizing innovative methods to measure HIV protection beyond traditional condom use. Participants will receive culturally competent education about HIV prevention and treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce HIV transmission rates among Latino male couples and improve their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with couples-based interventions for HIV prevention, but this specific approach tailored for Latino male couples is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Omar — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Omar
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.