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Outreach Program for HIV Prevention

Q: Is it possible to participate in this research project?

<p>Potential candidates for this trial must have <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/hiv">HIV</a>/<a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/aids">AIDS</a> and be within the age range of 18-39. 90 participants are being sought to take part in the study.</p>

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Recruiting

Led By Audrey Harkness, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 18-39 years

PrEP eligible (based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) criteria) and not currently taking PrEP

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 3 months, 6 months

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Study Summary

This trial will create a program to help Latino MSM get HIV prevention, testing, and mental health services. Pilot testing with a partner to follow.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Latino men, aged 18-39, who have sex with men but are not currently on PrEP or receiving behavioral health services. They must be HIV-negative or unsure of their status, live in the Miami area, and speak English/Spanish. Men involved in other similar studies or with conditions that might affect participation cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The 'Tell Me More' program aims to assist Latino men in accessing PrEP and HIV testing while addressing mental health issues. It includes personal stories from peers ('Oye Miami') and compares these methods against standard community outreach efforts.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on a service-based intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing sensitive topics like sexual behavior and mental health.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 39 years old.

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I am eligible for HIV prevention medication but am not currently taking it.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 3 months, 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3 months, 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in PrEP Uptake, as measured by the PrEP cascade questionnaire

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Behavioral Health Treatment Uptake, as measured by the Behavioral health cascade questionnaire (based on the Psychosocial Treatment Inventory)

Change in Recent (within the last 3 months) HIV testing

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Tell Me More ("Dime Mas") groupExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Participants will get the Tell Me More ("Dime Mas") program within up to 6 months.

Group II: Peer Ambassador Stories [Listen Miami ("Oye Miami")] groupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will get the Peer Ambassador Stories [Listen Miami ("Oye Miami")] within up to 6 months.

Group III: Standard Community Outreach groupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive standard community outreach within up to 6 months.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor

902 Previous Clinical Trials

409,986 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH

383 Previous Clinical Trials

1,216,269 Total Patients Enrolled

Audrey Harkness, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami

1 Previous Clinical Trials

15 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is it possible to participate in this research project?

"Potential candidates for this trial must have HIV/AIDS and be within the age range of 18-39. 90 participants are being sought to take part in the study."

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Is the minimum age requirement for participation in this research study below sixty years old?

"As outlined in the inclusion criteria for this trial, participants must be 18 years old as a minimum and no older than 39."

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Are investigators currently enrolling participants in this experiment?

"Clinicaltrials.gov states that as of 9/26/2023, this particular medical trial is no longer recruiting patients. However, there are presently 290 other clinical trials actively searching for participants."

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Recent research and studies

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Tell Me More ("Dime Mas")

Audrey Harkness 2024. "Tell Me More ("Dime Mas")". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06063083.