Improving economic stability and HIV prevention for young adults in Baltimore
Education and Employment Support for HIV Prevention in Young Adults (ENSPIRE)
This study is testing whether a program that helps young adults in Baltimore find jobs and learn about HIV prevention can improve their economic stability and health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06096324 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effectiveness of an enhanced microenterprise intervention aimed at improving economic stability and promoting HIV preventive behaviors among economically vulnerable young adults in Baltimore. Approximately 780 participants aged 18 to 24 will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving job announcements via text or an intervention group receiving job announcements along with educational sessions, mentorship, micro-grants, and behavioral economics messages related to HIV prevention. The intervention will last for 12 weeks, with follow-up surveys conducted over two years to assess the impact on participants' economic and health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are African-American young adults aged 18 to 24 who are economically vulnerable, sexually active, and living in Baltimore.
Not a fit: Patients who are not economically vulnerable or are outside the age range of 18 to 24 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance economic stability and reduce HIV risk behaviors among vulnerable young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using economic interventions to improve health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria are: * Aged 18-24 * Economically-vulnerable in past 12 months * Sexually active in past 12 months * Living in Baltimore * Has access to mobile phone with text messaging Exclusion criteria are: * Aged 17 or younger * Older than 24 years * Unwilling to provide consent for study participation
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, PhD MHS — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, PhD MHS
- Email: ljennings.mayowilson@unc.edu
- Phone: 919-445-5099
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.