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Behavioral Intervention for HIV/AIDS Prevention in Black MSM
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Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Identifies as biologically male
Minimally 18 years and 0 months of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 36 months
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Study Summary
This trial will test a behavioral intervention to promote HIV testing, education, support, and referral for pre-exposure prophylaxis in young black men who have sex with men in order to address the HIV crisis in Alabama.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Black young men (18-29 years old) in Alabama who have sex with other men, can speak and read English, are sexually active, and either conduct or oversee community outreach and HIV testing. They must be willing to give informed consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a behavioral intervention called Adapted Brothers Saving Brothers (aBSB), compared to standard street outreach methods. The goal is to increase HIV rapid testing, provide prevention education, support services, and refer eligible individuals for PrEP.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on a behavioral intervention rather than medication, there may not be direct physical side effects. However, participants might experience stress or discomfort discussing personal behaviors related to HIV prevention.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am biologically male.
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I am at least 18 years old.
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I am between 18 and 29 years old.
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I am a man who has sex with men.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 36 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~36 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Acceptability as assessed by participant self-rated satisfaction with the intervention
Did the study participant accept a community-based rapid HIV test after the delivery of the aBSB or standard outreach intervention?
Secondary outcome measures
Did the study participant secure a prescription for PrEP?
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: aBSBExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
aBSB is the adaptation of BSB. BSB a two part intervention to improve rates of community-based HIV testing and prevention education in black young MSM (YMSM). BSB was developed on Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (IMB) theory. The first part of BSB uses Motivational Interviewing in a culturally appropriate way to encourage participants to accept testing and return for test results. The second part is conducted after the participant has received his result, assuming it was not reactive and offers prevention education.
Group II: Street OutreachActive Control1 Intervention
Standard street outreach was used as the control in the original BSB trial.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,594 Previous Clinical Trials
2,282,302 Total Patients Enrolled
Florida State UniversityLead Sponsor
202 Previous Clinical Trials
31,619 Total Patients Enrolled
University of California, San FranciscoOTHER
2,518 Previous Clinical Trials
15,241,562 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You regularly spend time with children.You help spread awareness about HIV and provide HIV testing in local communities.I am biologically male.I am at least 18 years old.You self-identify as Black or African American.You understand the study and agree to participate in it.I am between 18 and 29 years old.I am a man who has sex with men.You must be able to speak English.You are able to understand and read English.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: aBSB
- Group 2: Street Outreach
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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