Mobile intervention for HIV prevention in young men who have sex with men
MyPEEPS Mobile Plus
This study is testing a mobile program that helps young men who have sex with men learn about and access HIV prevention methods, like PrEP, to see if it can reduce their risk of getting HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Columbia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06741618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
MyPEEPS Mobile Plus is a multi-level intervention designed to enhance HIV prevention outcomes among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) by utilizing mobile technology to deliver tailored HIV prevention information. This intervention combines the MyPEEPS Mobile platform with PrEP E-Peer Navigation to address barriers to PrEP initiation and adherence. The study aims to assess the efficacy of this approach in promoting PrEP uptake and reducing HIV-related risk behaviors through a randomized controlled trial. By leveraging digital tools and peer support, the intervention seeks to reach a diverse population of YMSM effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are HIV-negative young men aged 17-25 who identify as male, non-binary, or genderqueer and have engaged in condomless anal sex with a male partner in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who are HIV-positive, currently using PrEP, or unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or substance influence may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase PrEP uptake and adherence among high-risk young MSM, leading to reduced HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar digital and peer navigation approaches in improving HIV prevention outcomes among at-risk populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 16-25 years of age * identify as male, non-binary, or genderqueer * male sex assigned at birth * understand and read English * own a smartphone * report condomless anal sex with a male in the past year * HIV-negative (OraQuick verified) Exclusion Criteria: * HIV Positive * If study staff determine participant unable to consent due to obvious and severe cognitive impairment or under the influence of drugs or alcohol * currently report consistent use of PrEP
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Columbia University — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH — Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH
- Email: rb897@columbia.edu
- Phone: 212-342-6886
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.