Using a mobile app to reduce HIV infections in young men and non-binary individuals
MyPEEPS LITE Trial
This study is testing a mobile app designed to help young men and non-binary individuals reduce their risk of getting HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Columbia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06741631 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial aims to recruit a diverse national sample of 2,500 high-risk young men who have sex with men and non-binary individuals aged 16-29 to evaluate the effectiveness of the MyPEEPS Mobile intervention in reducing new HIV infections. The study employs community-informed advertisements and electronic methods for recruitment and retention, comparing the intervention's efficacy against standard care. By integrating robust epidemiological data, the trial seeks to identify factors influencing HIV seroconversion in this vulnerable population, ultimately advancing HIV prevention strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are HIV-negative or status unknown young men and non-binary individuals aged 16-29 who have engaged in anal sex with someone who has a penis in the last year.
Not a fit: Patients who identify as transgender will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly lower the rates of new HIV infections among high-risk youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar digital health interventions in HIV prevention, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be between 16-29 years of age; * Sex assigned at birth is male and identify gender as male or non-binary; * Understand and read English; * Live within US and its territories; * Own or have access to a smartphone; * Self-report anal sex with someone who has a penis in the last 12 months; and * Be HIV-negative or status unknown Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who identify as transgender
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Columbia University — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH — Columbia University
- 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.