Improving HIV prevention for Black adolescents and young adults using a supportive app
Integration of Trusted Adult Supports into the HealthMpowerment App to Improve Black Adolescent and Young Adult PrEP Use
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11139596
This study is working to make the HealthMpowerment app better by adding trusted adults to help Black teens and young adults use PrEP, a medicine that can prevent HIV, especially in the Deep South where the rates are higher.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11139596 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the HealthMpowerment app by integrating trusted adult supports to improve the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black adolescents and young adults. The approach focuses on understanding the barriers these individuals face in accessing and adhering to PrEP, particularly in the Deep South, where HIV rates are disproportionately high. By leveraging the experiences of both adolescents and supportive adults, the project seeks to create a more effective intervention that empowers young people to take control of their sexual health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescents and young adults under 21 who are at risk for HIV and are seeking support in accessing PrEP.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for HIV or who are outside the age range of 13 to 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase PrEP adherence and reduce HIV infection rates among Black adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating support systems can improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HILL, SAMANTHA V — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HILL, SAMANTHA V
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus