Improving HIV prevention and substance use in homeless youth
Assessing the Use of MY-RIDE, a Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention, to Improve HIV Prevention and Substance Use in Youth Experiencing Homelessness
This study is testing a new program called MY-RIDE to see if it can help homeless youth reduce substance use and improve their HIV prevention efforts.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06074354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the MY-RIDE intervention, which aims to reduce substance use and enhance HIV prevention strategies among youth experiencing homelessness. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the MY-RIDE intervention and the other receiving attention control. The study will assess the impact of MY-RIDE on various factors, including willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), stress levels, substance use urges, and access to mental health and substance use services over a 15-month period. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of this adaptive intervention in improving health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth experiencing homelessness who have engaged in substance use and are sexually active or plan to be.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or who have low literacy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce HIV infections and substance use among homeless youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using adaptive interventions for improving health outcomes in at-risk populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have engaged in substance use (alcohol or illicit drugs) * speak English * are experiencing homelessness * engaged in sexual activity in the last 6 months or plan to in the next month * are not planning to move out of the metro area during the 15-month study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Youth Experiencing Homelessness (YEH) who have low literacy based on the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine-Short Form (scores \< 4)
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Diane M Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, FSAHM — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Diane M Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, FSAHM
- Email: Diane.M.SantaMaria@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: 713-500-2002
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.