A tool to help people decide about HIV prevention methods with self-test kits
A self-administered PrEP Decisional Aid for dissemination with HIV self-test kits (DASH)
This study is testing a helpful guide called the PrEP Decisional Aid, which will be given with free HIV self-test kits to help young people understand their options for preventing HIV and encourage them to start PrEP if it's right for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088283 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a self-administered tool called the PrEP Decisional Aid, which will be provided alongside free HIV self-test kits. The goal is to help users understand their options for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV, increase awareness, and encourage individuals to start PrEP if appropriate. The project will involve 120 participants aged 17-30 who will be randomly assigned to use either the decisional aid or standard information about PrEP. Researchers will collect feedback through surveys and interviews to refine the tool and assess its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 17-30 who are requesting HIV self-test kits and are interested in learning about PrEP options.
Not a fit: Patients who are already on PrEP or those who do not have access to HIV self-test kits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower individuals to make informed decisions about HIV prevention, potentially increasing PrEP uptake and reducing HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that decision aids can effectively improve patient knowledge and decision-making in healthcare, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amico, Kathy Rivet — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Amico, Kathy Rivet
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 below.