Reducing alcohol use to improve HIV prevention outcomes for men who have sex with men in Vietnam
A brief alcohol intervention to reduce alcohol use and improve PrEP ouctomes among men who have sex with men: A randomized controlled trial in Vietnam
This study is looking at how a short program can help men who have sex with men in Vietnam drink less alcohol and stick to their HIV prevention medication, PrEP, by offering friendly support and guidance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892639 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a brief alcohol intervention can help men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam reduce their alcohol consumption and improve their adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. The intervention combines techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support participants in making healthier choices regarding alcohol use. By comparing this intervention to standard care, the study aims to determine its effectiveness in enhancing PrEP persistence and adherence, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for MSM. Participants will be recruited from a PrEP clinic in Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will receive support tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men who have sex with men in Vietnam who are initiating or re-initiating PrEP and have unhealthy alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as men who have sex with men or those who do not have issues with alcohol use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention outcomes for MSM by enhancing their adherence to PrEP through reduced alcohol use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting alcohol use can improve health outcomes for individuals living with HIV, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Go, Vivian F. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Go, Vivian F.
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.