Using a mobile app to help men with HIV and stimulant use disorders
reSET for the Treatment of Stimulant Use in HIV Clinics: Care Optimization Supporting Treatment Adherence (COSTA)
This study is looking at whether a mobile app called reSET can help men who have sex with men and are living with HIV reduce their use of stimulants while they go through a 12-week online treatment program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689982 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of reSET, a mobile therapeutic software, in treating stimulant use disorders among men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial where participants will engage in a 12-week virtual treatment program while receiving antiretroviral therapy. The goal is to assess whether this innovative approach can help reduce stimulant use and improve health outcomes for this high-risk population. Participants will be recruited from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and will include a diverse group of racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men who have sex with men, are living with HIV, and have a primary diagnosis of stimulant use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a stimulant use disorder or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for MSM living with HIV who struggle with stimulant use, ultimately improving their health and reducing HIV transmission.
How similar studies have performed: While reSET has shown efficacy in other settings, this specific application in HIV care is novel and has not been previously tested.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Szapocznik, Jose — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Szapocznik, Jose
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.