mChoice: Boosting PrEP Use and Adherence for Black and Latino MSM with Tailored Training and Support
Official title: mChoice: Improving PrEP Uptake and Adherence among Minority MSM through Tailored Provider Training and Adherence Assistance in Two High Priority Settings
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11624204 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study to help Black and Latino men who have sex with men start and stick with PrEP through culturally matched provider training and patient support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2021 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,499,999 |
| NIH project number | 6U01PS005229-05M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624204 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are young Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino MSM at risk for HIV who are considering or currently using PrEP, and their healthcare providers in the two high-priority settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not using PrEP or not at risk of HIV infection may not benefit from this study.
What this research studies
This project partners with clinics to train providers on PrEP screening, counseling, and initiation that fit the needs of young Black and Latino MSM. It also develops adherence support to help patients start PrEP and stay on it, using strategies tailored to this population. The study will compare practical approaches in two high-priority settings to see which methods most effectively increase PrEP uptake and persistence. Researchers will engage communities to ensure materials and messages are culturally congruent and accessible. The effort aims to reduce new HIV infections in communities with the highest risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain easier access to PrEP and better adherence, lowering HIV risk in high-priority groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that targeted provider training and adherence support can improve PrEP uptake and persistence in high-risk populations.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schnall, Rebecca — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Schnall, Rebecca
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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.