10 Participants Needed

HealthMPowerment App for HIV Prevention

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Overseen ByStephanie Wallace, MD, MPH
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Emory University
Must be taking: PrEP
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study applies Social Cognitive Theory to develop behavioral interventions promoting PrEP adherence. It seeks to adapt and test the enhanced HMP app for feasibility and acceptability among Black adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and adult supports.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

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

Is the HealthMPowerment App safe for use in humans?

The available research does not provide specific safety data for the HealthMPowerment App, but it does mention that the app was developed with input from users and underwent usability testing, which suggests attention to user experience and satisfaction.12345

How is the HealthMPowerment App treatment for HIV prevention different from other treatments?

The HealthMPowerment App is unique because it uses mobile technology to deliver HIV prevention information, making it easily accessible and engaging for young men, particularly those who are racially and ethnically diverse. Unlike traditional face-to-face interventions, this app offers a portable and user-friendly platform that can be used anytime and anywhere, potentially increasing adherence and effectiveness.678910

What data supports the effectiveness of the HealthMPowerment App treatment for HIV prevention?

Research shows that mobile health apps, like the HealthMPowerment App, can improve engagement and retention in care for people living with HIV. For example, a study on a similar app called PositiveLinks found that users had better engagement in care and improved viral load suppression.810111213

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Samantha Hill, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Emory University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for African American adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living in Alabama who might benefit from PrEP due to their sexual activities or having had a sexually transmitted infection recently. They need an adult support person over 21 years old. Those with HIV or unable to consent are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

African Americans living in the state of Alabama
I am at high risk for HIV due to my sexual activities or recent STI.
I am over 21 and support a Black young person aged 14-21.

Exclusion Criteria

HIV positive
I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use the enhanced HMP app for 6 months to facilitate communication and track PrEP adherence

6 months
Data collection at 1, 3, and 6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for app usability, communication effectiveness, and medication adherence

1 month

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • HealthMPowerment App
Trial Overview The study is testing the HealthMPowerment (HMP) App, which has been enhanced based on Social Cognitive Theory, to see if it's practical and acceptable for promoting PrEP adherence among Black AYAs and their adult supporters.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: AYA groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Emory University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,735
Recruited
2,605,000+

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator

Trials
3,007
Recruited
2,852,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A mobile health app was developed specifically for older Black women with HIV, based on qualitative feedback from 10 participants aged 50 and older, highlighting their needs and preferences.
The app aims to enhance support and resources for this demographic, and its development involved community input, indicating a collaborative approach to addressing the unique challenges faced by older women living with HIV.
Leveraging Community Engagement to Develop a Mobile Health Application for Older Women With HIV Infection.Njie-Carr, VPS., Jones-Parker, H., Massey, C., et al.[2022]
The PositiveLinks (PL) mHealth app has shown promise in improving care engagement and viral load suppression among people with HIV, indicating its potential effectiveness as a supportive tool in chronic disease management.
An interim analysis of implementation at four Ryan White HIV clinics identified key facilitators, such as the app's alignment with clinic needs and effective training resources, as well as barriers like Wi-Fi access and patient privacy concerns, which will help optimize future implementation strategies.
An Implementation Strategy to Expand Mobile Health Use in HIV Care Settings: Rapid Evaluation Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.Cohn, WF., Canan, CE., Knight, S., et al.[2021]
The Mpowerment (MP) intervention significantly increased HIV testing and self-efficacy for safer sex among 298 young men who have sex with men (MSM) of color over a 3-year period, indicating its effectiveness in promoting safer sexual behaviors.
Participants reported higher self-acceptance as MSM and improved perceptions of positive social norms regarding safer sex after the intervention, although the reduction in condomless anal/vaginal sex was only noted at the first follow-up.
An Evaluation of Mpowerment on Individual-Level HIV Risk Behavior, Testing, and Psychosocial Factors Among Young MSM of Color: The Monitoring and Evaluation of MP (MEM) Project.Shelley, G., Williams, W., Uhl, G., et al.[2022]

Citations

A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Patient Portal Enrollment and Utilization in Women Living With HIV at Risk for Disengagement in Care. [2020]
Leveraging Community Engagement to Develop a Mobile Health Application for Older Women With HIV Infection. [2022]
Empowerment through technology: A systematic evaluation of the content and quality of mobile applications to empower individuals with cancer. [2022]
Usability Testing of a mHealth App to Support Self-Management of HIV-Associated Non-AIDS Related Symptoms. [2020]
An Implementation Strategy to Expand Mobile Health Use in HIV Care Settings: Rapid Evaluation Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. [2021]
Usability and effectiveness of adherence monitoring of a mobile app designed to monitor and improve adherence to event-driven and daily HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Taiwan. [2022]
An Evaluation of Mpowerment on Individual-Level HIV Risk Behavior, Testing, and Psychosocial Factors Among Young MSM of Color: The Monitoring and Evaluation of MP (MEM) Project. [2022]
An evaluation of StaySafe, a tablet app to improve health risk decision-making among people under community supervision. [2022]
HealthMpowerment.org: development of a theory-based HIV/STI website for young black MSM. [2022]
A systematic evaluation of mobile apps to improve the uptake of and adherence to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. [2019]
Building a Mobile HIV Prevention App for Men Who Have Sex With Men: An Iterative and Community-Driven Process. [2018]
A Mobile Health Intervention for HIV Prevention Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Young Men: Usability Evaluation. [2022]
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Usability and Usefulness of a Mobile Heath App for HIV Prevention Among Adolescents in Indonesia. [2021]
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