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Getting Off App for Methamphetamine Abuse Reduction

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Friends Research Institute, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Between the ages of 18-65 years
Self-identified man who has sex with men (MSM)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 15-months post randomization
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether the app is effective in reducing methamphetamine use and risky sexual behaviors among gay and bisexual men.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for gay and bisexual men aged 18-65 who have used methamphetamine in the past year. Participants must be able to give informed consent and identify as a man who has sex with men.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The 'Getting Off' mobile app, designed to help reduce methamphetamine use and risky sexual behavior among gay and bisexual men, is being tested. The app includes games, lessons, support, and resources.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves an app rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional side effects are not expected. However, users may experience stress or emotional discomfort while addressing substance use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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I am a man who has sex with other men.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~15-months post randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15-months post randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Condomless Anal Intercourse
Methamphetamine Use
Secondary outcome measures
ART Adherence
App Usage
PrEP Adherence

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Immediate DeliveryActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized into the Immediate Delivery arm (n = 150) receive access to the app immediately upon enrollment, and are given a pre- (baseline) and post- (one month post-baseline) test.
Group II: Delayed DeliveryPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants randomized into the Delayed Delivery arm (n = 150) don't receive access to the app until one month post-baseline. For the RCT portion of the analysis, they will also be assessed at baseline and one month post-baseline (i.e., a pre- and post- prior to app exposure, making them the placebo comparator).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Friends Research Institute, Inc.Lead Sponsor
52 Previous Clinical Trials
20,382 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Methamphetamine Abuse
325 Patients Enrolled for Methamphetamine Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,464 Previous Clinical Trials
2,618,367 Total Patients Enrolled
21 Trials studying Methamphetamine Abuse
1,196 Patients Enrolled for Methamphetamine Abuse

Media Library

Getting Off App Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03884946 — N/A
Methamphetamine Abuse Research Study Groups: Delayed Delivery, Immediate Delivery
Methamphetamine Abuse Clinical Trial 2023: Getting Off App Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03884946 — N/A
Getting Off App 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03884946 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any vacancies remaining for individuals to join this trial?

"As verified on clinicaltrials.gov, the search for participants of this trial is ongoing. Initially posted in January 2019 and most recently updated in September 2022, enrolment is still open at present."

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Does this medical trial welcome minors as participants?

"In accordance with the study's specified requirements, only individuals between 18 and 65 years old can be enrolled in this trial."

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What is the maximum capacity for enrollment in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial, which was first posted in January 30th 2019 and has since been modified, is currently searching for participants. 200 individuals must be recruited from a single medical center."

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Is it possible for me to take part in this experiment?

"This clinical trial has a recruitment target of 200 participants, aged 18-65 years old and with an AIDS diagnosis. The eligibility criteria are as follows: Self-identified male homosexual (MSM), amphetamine use in the last year, capacity to provide informed consent."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Friends Community Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I thought it was trial with good purpose to help those who are gay with HIV and drug addiction.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
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Most responsive sites:
  1. Friends Community Center: < 24 hours
Average response time
  • < 1 Day
Recent research and studies
JMIR Research ProtocolsJournal
A Theory-based Mhealth Intervention (getting Off) for Methamphetamine-using Men Who Have Sex with Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Reback, Cathy J, Jesse B Fletcher, and Raymond P Mata. 2021. “A Theory-based Mhealth Intervention (getting Off) for Methamphetamine-using Men Who Have Sex with Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial”. JMIR Research Protocols. JMIR Publications Inc.. doi:10.2196/22572.
clinicaltrials.govStudy
The Getting Off App for Methamphetamine-Using Gay and Bisexual Men
2019. "The Getting Off App for Methamphetamine-Using Gay and Bisexual Men". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03884946.
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