A mobile game to help young people stick to their HIV prevention medication

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the mobile game Viral Combat to improve adherence to PrEP among participants aged 15-34 in clinical settings across New England and Mississippi. It involves formative evaluation interviews with healthcare workers, clinic administrators, and patients to adapt the game for diverse populations. The effectiveness of the game will be tested in a randomized controlled trial comparing it to a non-PrEP related game, measuring both biological and behavioral outcomes. A summative evaluation will also assess the implementation context to inform future dissemination of the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 15-34 years old
* English speaking
* Initiated PrEP in the last 30 days or re-initiated PrEP after not taking PrEP for at least 1 month
* HIV negative as per clinician and clinical record
* Able to give consent/assent and not impaired by cognitive or medical limitations as per clinical assessment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• Boston Medical Center
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• University of Mississippi Medical Center
  Jackson, Mississippi, United States Recruiting
• Lifespan (The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital)
  Providence, Rhode Island, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Laura Whiteley, MD
• Email: laura_whiteley@brown.edu
• Phone: (401)-455-6375

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.