Using a mobile app to help men with HIV and stimulant use disorders
Official title: reSET for the Treatment of Stimulant Use in HIV Clinics: Care Optimization Supporting Treatment Adherence (COSTA)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10689982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $990,189 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA055563-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10689982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a stimulant use disorder or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.