Tailored PrEP support for young Black and Latino men who have sex with men
mChoice: Improving PrEP Uptake and Adherence among Minority MSM through Tailored Provider Training and Adherence Assistance in Two High Priority Settings
This project offers tailored doctor training and patient adherence help to boost PrEP use among young Black and Latino men who have sex with men.
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 ID | NIH-11126518 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be treated at participating clinics where providers get training to better screen, counsel, and offer all PrEP options to Black and Latino MSM. Patients receive personalized adherence support such as reminders, counseling, and help choosing between daily pills, event-driven dosing, or long-acting injections. The team will follow who starts PrEP and who stays on it over time to see which approaches work best. The aim is to make PrEP easier to access and stick with through culturally matched care and practical support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are HIV-negative young Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men who are at risk for HIV and interested in PrEP but face barriers to access or adherence.
Not a fit: People living with HIV, individuals not interested in PrEP, or those already consistently using PrEP without problems are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more Black and Latino MSM could start and remain on PrEP, reducing their risk of acquiring HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous provider-training and adherence-support programs have raised PrEP uptake in some groups, but few trials have specifically combined culturally tailored provider training with patient adherence tools for young Black and Latino MSM, so this approach is partly evidence-based and partly novel.
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.