MY-RIDE: A mobile health program for HIV prevention and substance use in youth experiencing homelessness
Official title: Assessing the use of MY-RIDE, a just-in-time adaptive intervention, to Improve HIV prevention and Substance Use in Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11096059 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program offers a mobile health app called MY-RIDE to help young people experiencing homelessness reduce substance use and prevent HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $711,929 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR020997-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11096059 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are youth aged 18-25 who are currently experiencing homelessness and are interested in HIV prevention and reducing substance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the 18-25 age range or are not experiencing homelessness would not be suitable for this specific program.
What this research studies
MY-RIDE is a mobile health program designed to support young people aged 18-25 who are experiencing homelessness. This program sends personalized messages and feedback directly to your phone, responding to your daily experiences. It aims to help you manage stress, reduce substance use, and make choices that prevent HIV. The program also offers on-demand, nurse-led sessions to provide guidance and support for HIV prevention, even with unstable housing situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a new way for young people experiencing homelessness to access vital support for HIV prevention and reduce substance use.
How similar studies have gone: Pilot information suggests that MY-RIDE has shown promise in decreasing drug use, sexual urges, and stress among youth experiencing homelessness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Santa Maria, Diane M. — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Santa Maria, Diane M.
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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.