Peer Navigator Training for HIV Prevention in Hispanic/Latino Men

Overseen By Lisa L Norfleet

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Disqualifiers: Less than 18, Female

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

144 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Delayed-Intervention, Navigators for HIV prevention in Hispanic/Latino men?

Research shows that peer navigation, a key component of this treatment, has been effective in increasing HIV testing and prevention among Latino men who have sex with men. Tailored peer navigation interventions have successfully improved access to HIV care and prevention services in similar populations. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the Peer Navigator Training for HIV Prevention in Hispanic/Latino Men safe?

The research articles do not provide specific safety data for the Peer Navigator Training, but they focus on improving HIV prevention and testing outcomes among Hispanic/Latino men, suggesting the intervention is generally considered safe for this purpose. ^{3 4 5 6 7}

How does the Peer Navigator Training for HIV Prevention differ from other treatments for HIV prevention in Hispanic/Latino men?

The Peer Navigator Training for HIV Prevention is unique because it uses culturally tailored peer navigation to improve HIV testing and prevention outcomes specifically for Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men. This approach focuses on community engagement and cultural factors, which are often lacking in other interventions, making it more relevant and effective for this population. ^{2 4 5 6 8}

What is the purpose of this trial?

There is an urgent need to address HIV inequities and disparities in the US, particularly within vulnerable communities such as Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (HLMSM).

Research Team

Scott D Rhodes, PhD

Principal Investigator

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Hispanic/Latino men, aged 18 or older, living in Mecklenburg County, NC who identify as gay or bisexual and have had sex with a man in the past 6 months. Participants must speak English and Spanish and provide informed consent.

Inclusion Criteria

Provide informed consent

Reside in Mecklenburg County, NC

Identify as Hispanic/Latino

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive training and support to address medical mistrust and increase the use of HIV prevention and care services

12 months

Regular sessions throughout the year

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in medical mistrust and use of HIV care services

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Delayed-Intervention
• Navigators

Trial Overview The study tests whether training peer navigators can help reduce HIV disparities among Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men. Some participants will receive this intervention later to compare outcomes.

Participant Groups

Group I: delayed-intervention group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Training is designed to increase knowledge and skills. The delayed-intervention group will be trained in year 5

Group II: Navigators (peer navigator) training Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Training is designed to increase knowledge and skills. Navigators in the intervention group will be trained and supported for 12 months of implementation across years 3 and 4

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,432

Recruited

2,506,000+

Findings from Research

The 'Salud y Orgullo Mexicano' (SOM) intervention was specifically designed to improve HIV care linkage and retention for Mexican men who have sex with men (MSM) in Chicago, utilizing community input and a modified intervention mapping process.

The development of SOM involved combining elements from existing interventions and refining them based on feedback from the target community, with plans for future implementation and evaluation to assess its effectiveness.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Salud y Orgullo Mexicano: Development of a Culturally Specific Transnational Linkage and Retention in Care Intervention for Mexican Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in Chicago. Johnson, AK., Buenrostro, R., Soberanis, G., et al.[2021]

References

1. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Hispanics/Latinos and the HIV continuum of care in the Southern USA: a qualitative review of the literature, 2002-2013. [2022]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Salud y Orgullo Mexicano: Development of a Culturally Specific Transnational Linkage and Retention in Care Intervention for Mexican Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in Chicago. [2021]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Community-Based Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Telehealth Program Focused on Latinx Sexual Minority Men. [2023]

4. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A peer navigation intervention to prevent HIV among mixed immigrant status Latinx GBMSM and transgender women in the United States: outcomes, perspectives and implications for PrEP uptake. [2021]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Proyecto Compadre: Using Implementation Science to Tailor Peer Navigation for Latino Men in the US-Mexico Border Region. [2023]

6. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

HIV Prevention Intervention-related Research with Adult, Sexual Minority Hispanic Men in the United States: A Systematic Review. [2023]

7. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Geographic Disparities in Availability of Spanish-Language PrEP Services Among Latino Sexual Minority Men in South Florida. [2023]

8. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Enhancement of a Locally Developed HIV Prevention Intervention for Hispanic/Latino MSM: A Partnership of Community-Based Organizations, a University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [2021]