Online support group to help young Black women reduce alcohol use and increase PrEP uptake

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 trial aims to evaluate a modified mobile health intervention that includes a virtual group component for young African American women who misuse alcohol and are HIV-negative. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mobile health app or the app with the group component, with follow-ups at 3 and 6 months to assess outcomes. The study focuses on reducing alcohol consumption, increasing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization, and decreasing sexual risk behaviors. The trial will involve 500 participants and will measure both self-reported and biological outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Selected Inclusion Criteria:

* identify as Black/African American
* identify as female
* be between 18 and 30 years old
* recent substance use
* HIV negative and not currently on PrEP
* have an Android or iOS-based smartphone

Selected Exclusion Criteria:

* test positive for HIV
* participated in the previous study activities of the current study or previous related studies

Where it's running

• RTI International
  Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Felicia A Browne, ScD, MPH — RTI International
• Study coordinator: Felicia A Browne, ScD, MPH
• Email: fbrowne@rti.org
• Phone: 9195416596

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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.