Using online mindfulness programs to reduce HIV risk and improve mental health for young men who have sex with men.
Developing Internet-Delivered, Mindfulness-based Intervention to Reduce HIV Risk and Promote Mental and Sexual Health among Young Adult MSM
This study is looking to help young men who have sex with men, aged 18-34, by offering an online program that teaches mindfulness techniques to manage stress and encourage safer sexual practices, all while checking how well this approach works in real life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922731 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on young men who have sex with men (YMSM) aged 18-34, who face a higher risk of HIV due to various stressors and mental health challenges. The project aims to develop an internet-based mindfulness intervention tailored to this group, helping them manage stress and reduce risky sexual behaviors. By utilizing mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, the program seeks to enhance mental health and promote safer sexual practices among participants. The study will conduct a feasibility trial to assess the effectiveness of this approach in a real-world setting.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young men aged 18-34 who identify as gay or bisexual and are at risk for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 18-34 or do not identify as men who have sex with men may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a scalable and effective method for reducing HIV risk and improving mental health among young men who have sex with men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in improving mental health and reducing risk behaviors, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Shufang — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Sun, Shufang
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.