HealthMPowerment App for HIV Prevention

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySamantha Hill, MD, MPH

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Emory University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Participant Groups

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.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: AYA groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All enrolled participants (AYAs and support persons) will receive a demonstration of the app including all of its features. All participants will use the app for 6 months. Each dyad of participants will instructed to use the app to communicate with each other and AYAs will be instructed to use the app to keep track of their PrEP. Data from the medication tracker will be collected at 1-, 3-, and 6-months