Increasing HIV and STI home testing among Black women through a digital intervention
Increasing HIV/STI Home Testing, Linkage to Care, and Linkage to PrEP Via a Digital Intervention Among Black Women in a Geographic Hotspot
This study is trying to see if a digital program can help Black women in Texas get tested for HIV and STIs at home more often and connect them to the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 59 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Austin, Texas and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05390541 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to enhance HIV and STI home testing rates among Black women at risk in Travis County, Texas, a recognized HIV hotspot. Utilizing a web-based approach, the program incorporates theoretical models to motivate participants and address barriers to testing. The intervention consists of five structured sessions that guide participants through the process of using home testing kits, mailing them, checking results, obtaining treatment, and attending appointments for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). By linking testing with care and prevention strategies, the project seeks to improve health outcomes for this high-risk population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this intervention are Black cisgender women aged 15-59 who have not tested for HIV/STIs in the past year and live in urban or suburban areas of Texas.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black/African-American or who are outside the age range of 15-59 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase early detection and treatment of HIV and STIs among Black women, ultimately reducing transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital interventions to increase testing rates, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 15 - 59 years of age * Identify as a cisgender woman * Identify as Black/African-American (Black/African American mixed race/ethnicity is included) * Read/speak/type in English * Have not tested for HIV/STIs in the past 12 months * Live in urban or suburban areas in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas * Had condom-less sex in the past 6 months * Have access to a device (i.e., smart phone, tablet, or computer/laptop) * Have access to the internet * Reports at least one of the following: * A sexual partner who is living with HIV * Does not use or uses condoms inconsistently for vaginal/anal sex * Injects drugs with a partner who is living with HIV * Shared drug preparation or injection equipment with others Exclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 59 or younger than 15 years * Identify as any gender other than a cisgender woman * Identify as any race/ethnicity other than Black/African-American * Are unable to fluently speak, read, or type in English * Had an HIV/STI test within the past 12 months * Live in rural areas of Texas or urban/suburban areas other than Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas * Use condoms 100% of the time during vaginal/anal sex in the past 6 months * Do not have access to a device (i.e., smart phone, tablet, or computer/laptop) * Do not have access to the internet * Reports that they do not have a sexual partner who is living with HIV, always uses condoms for vaginal/anal sex, does not inject drugs with a partner living with HIV, and does not share drug preparation or injection equipment with others.
Where this trial is running
Austin, Texas and 3 other locations
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — San Antonio, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Liesl A Nydegger, PhD — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Liesl A Nydegger, PhD
- Email: liesl.nydegger@jhu.edu
- Phone: 323-453-2822
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.