Increasing HIV Testing and Prevention for Black Gay and Bisexual 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 a comprehensive intervention aimed at increasing HIV testing and the uptake of PrEP among Black gay, bisexual, and same-gender loving men. It combines evidence-based strategies, including peer-based HIV self-testing and community-level media campaigns, with novel components designed to empower participants. The study will follow 480 eligible participants in New York City over 18 months, utilizing a factorial design to assess the effectiveness of different intervention combinations. The goal is to address barriers to HIV prevention and improve health outcomes in this community.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Assigned biological male sex at birth
* 18-65 years of age
* Self-identify as: Black, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Black African, Afro-Latino or multiethnic Black
* Reside in the NYC metro area
* Not HIV-positive (tested before randomization)
* Report insertive or receptive anal intercourse with another man in the past six months
* Not currently on PEP or PrEP
* Can communicate in English or Spanish
* Provide informed consent for the study
* Any sexual identity

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to conduct a rapid HIV-self test to confirm self-reported HIV-negative status

Where it's running

• Columbia University
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Victoria Frye, MPH, DrPH
• Email: vaf5@columbia.edu
• Phone: 2128534490

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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.