Improving HIV, STI, and HCV prevention in rural Appalachia
Harnessing the Power of Peer Navigation and mHealth to Reduce Health Disparities in Appalachia
This study is testing a new way to help gay, bisexual, and transgender people in rural Appalachia get better access to HIV, STI, and HCV prevention and care services by using peer support and mobile health tools.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 141 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT04378439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention combines peer navigation and mobile health (mHealth) strategies to enhance access to HIV, STI, and HCV prevention and care services among racially and ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and transgender women in rural Appalachia. The study aims to increase testing rates for these conditions by providing culturally compatible and bilingual support. Participants will be compared to a delayed-intervention group to assess the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting health services utilization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 and older, assigned male sex at birth, who have had sexual contact with at least one man in the past year and reside in rural Appalachian counties.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the specified rural Appalachian counties or do not meet the age and sexual history criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase the rates of HIV, STI, and HCV testing among vulnerable populations in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar community-based participatory research approaches in addressing health disparities, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * reside in one of the rural Appalachian catchment countiesreside in one of the rural Appalachian catchment counties * be ≥18 years of age * report being assigned male sex at birth and having had sex with at least 1 man in past 12 months * provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Scott D. Rhodes, Ph.D, MPH — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Scott D. Rhodes, Ph.D, MPH
- Email: srhodes@wakehealth.edu
- Phone: 336-713-5080
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.