Online support group to help young Black women reduce alcohol use and increase PrEP uptake
GODDESS (Gathering Online for Dialogue and Discussion to Enhance Social Support): Engaging Young African American Women in a Virtual Group App to Address Alcohol Misuse, Sexual Risk, and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in North Carolina (NC)
This study is testing whether an online support group can help young Black women cut down on drinking and use PrEP to prevent HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RTI International Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05753683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black/African American women aged 18 to 30 who are HIV-negative, misuse alcohol, and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients who are HIV-positive or have previously participated in related studies may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce alcohol misuse and improve sexual health outcomes among young Black women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health interventions for similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- 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
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.