Improving HIV prevention for young men who have sex with men
Official title: Using Implementation Science to Enhance HIV Prevention for Young Men who have Sex with Men
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10916791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young men who have sex with men stay on track with their HIV prevention by using friendly conversations and personalized health tips in clinics, making it easier for them to stick with their PrEP medication and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $182,416 |
| NIH project number | 1K23MH136831-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916791 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young men who have sex with men and are starting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not young men who have sex with men or those who are not starting PrEP may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV prevention strategies specifically for young men who have sex with men (YMSM) by implementing motivational interviewing and personalized health education in clinical settings. The project aims to improve retention in care for those starting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV. By using implementation science methods, the study will evaluate how these interventions can be effectively delivered in diverse clinic environments to better support YMSM. The goal is to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing these evidence-based practices in order to reduce dropout rates and improve health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved retention in HIV prevention care for young men who have sex with men, ultimately reducing HIV incidence in this population.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using motivational interviewing and personalized health education to improve retention in care for similar populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnett, Andrew P — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Barnett, Andrew P
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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.