Testing health communication strategies for PrEP information among young men who have sex with men
Information Seeking About Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study is testing different ways to share information about PrEP to see which helps young men who have sex with men understand and consider using it better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 675 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 34 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Penn State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (University Park, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05728034 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance engagement with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) information among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) through two intervention studies. In the first study, participants will browse a mock Google results page featuring either oral or injectable PrEP information, with their browsing behavior logged for analysis. The second study will focus solely on injectable PrEP content and will also collect visual behavior data using eye-trackers. Both studies will assess the effectiveness of different messaging strategies to improve PrEP awareness and intention to adopt it.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are HIV-negative cisgender males aged 18-34 who identify as gay or bisexual and have had anal sex in the past six months.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the eligibility criteria, such as those who are HIV positive or do not identify as cisgender males, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve PrEP awareness and uptake among young men who have sex with men, potentially reducing HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies focusing on PrEP awareness, this specific approach using health communication strategies and online browsing behavior is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Have an Internet-connectable device (Study 1 only) * Be 18-34 years of age * Identify as cisgender male * Identify as gay or bisexual * Be HIV negative * Have had anal sex in the past 6 months * Meet one of the following criteria: a. Have a sexual partner with HIV, b. Have inconsistent condom use, c. Have received an STI diagnosis in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet all of the criteria above
Where this trial is running
University Park, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christofer J Skurka, PhD — Penn State University
- Study coordinator: Christofer J Skurka, PhD
- Email: cjs7142@psu.edu
- Phone: 814-863-1482
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.