PrEP for HIV Prevention

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCorina Lelutiu-Weinberger, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Male

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Columbia University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial aims to help gay and bisexual men in Romania prevent HIV by using a program called PrEP Romania. The program includes personal meetings to motivate them to start the medication and a smartphone app that offers ongoing support. This approach addresses their high risk of HIV and the challenges they face in accessing healthcare.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for gay and bisexual men in Central-Eastern Europe, at least 18 years old, who've had unprotected sex with an HIV-positive or unknown status partner or had a sexually transmitted infection recently. They must want to start PrEP, be HIV-negative, own a mobile device (with support for phone plans if needed), and identify as male both at birth and currently.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

I was born male and currently identify as male.

Treatment Details

The study tests 'PrEP Romania', which combines in-person visits with mobile health technology to help these men start and stick to PrEP—a medication that prevents HIV. The program's success could guide similar efforts across Central-Eastern Europe.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive PrEP and motivational counseling and adherence support

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive PrEP and counseling