Improving HIV treatment adherence in Latino men who have sex with men

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 effectiveness of stepped care strategies to enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among adult Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV. It employs a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) design to compare two approaches: one that starts with a text messaging intervention (TXTXT) and another that combines TXTXT with e-Navigation support. The study aims to assess both immediate and sustained impacts on ART adherence and viral suppression over a 12-month period. Participants will be monitored for their response to the interventions, allowing for adjustments based on their adherence levels.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

1. Latino or Hispanic
2. Self-report male sex
3. Age 18 or older
4. Diagnosed with HIV and prescribed ART least 1 month prior to study screening and enrollment
5. Suboptimal adherence defined as (1) laboratory evidence of at least one detectable viral load in the past 12 months (≥20 copies/mL), (2) electronic medical record of at least one \<90% 30-day adherence period in the past 12 months, or (3) self-reported \<90% past 30-day adherence.
6. Cell phone ownership and SMS use: Participants must own a personal cell phone for the intervention.

Where it's running

• Care Resource Community Health Centers, Inc., d/b/a CARE RESOURCE
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michelle M Hospi\utal, Ph.D, LMHC — Florida International University
• Study coordinator: Michelle M Hospital, Ph.D., LMHC
• Email: michelle.hospital@fiu.edu
• Phone: 305-348-4867

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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.