MyPEEPS Mobile Plus — a smartphone HIV prevention program for young men who have sex with men
MyPEEPS Mobile Plus: A Multi-Level HIV Prevention Intervention for Young Men
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11061231
A mobile app that teaches sexual health, uses peer stories, and connects young men who have sex with men to HIV prevention tools like PrEP.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11061231 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would use an app featuring peer avatars and relatable scenarios to learn about sexual health, risk reduction, and how to access prevention services. The original MyPEEPS Mobile showed good uptake and satisfaction among teens, and this expanded version adds stronger PrEP information and links to local services. The program combines interactive app content with multi-level support to help users find testing, prevention, and care. Participation likely involves using the app on your phone and may include connections to participating clinics or resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young men who have sex with men—particularly adolescents and young adults at risk for HIV—would be the ideal candidates for this program.
Not a fit: People who are not at risk for sexual acquisition of HIV, those outside the eligible age/group, or those without smartphone access may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help young men lower their HIV risk and increase use of prevention tools such as PrEP by making information and services easier to access.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier MyPEEPS Mobile trials in teens showed feasibility, acceptability, and promising effects, but PrEP initiation was low, so adding PrEP-focused content and service linkages is a newer step.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHNALL, REBECCA — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: SCHNALL, REBECCA
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