Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: HIV; HIV Infections
• Interventions: Behavioral: Information only; Behavioral: Keep It Up!

• Registration Number: NCT00968188
• Lead Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop an empirically validated, scientifically-based HIV and STI prevention program that can be delivered online to young men who have sex with men (YMSM) who were recently tested for HIV.

Detailed Description

Presently, there are a limited number of proven HIV interventions culturally tailored to young men who have sex with men (YMSM). This is alarming because Men who have sex with men comprise 68% of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in men, despite representing a much smaller proportion of the population. In addition, MSM are reporting more sexual risk behavior than in previous years and there is significant concern that HIV infection rates may once again be on the rise after more than a decade of remaining relatively stable.

The Internet is a viable intervention avenue because of it's high percentage of accessibility and usage, especially among young adults. Moreover, it might hold a strong appeal for YMSM, since its anonymity confers a sense of perceived safety against stigma surrounding HIV prevention information.

The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV/STI intervention for YMSM. This study is part of an overall program of research designed to understand and prevent HIV infection among high-risk youth. Participation in this study will help us to determine the usefulness of an tailored and interactive HIV Internet-assisted intervention.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-08
• Study First Submitted: 2009-08-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-08-27
• Study First Posted: 2009-08-28
• Primary Completion: 2010-09
• Study Completion: 2010-09
• Status Verified: 2019-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-09-27
• Last Update Posted: 2019-10-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

• Between 18 and 24 years of age
• Self-identify as a biological male
• Understand and read English
• Have tested HIV negative at an approved clinic within 6 weeks
• Report at least one (male) sex partners in the past three months, and unprotected anal sex with at least one male sex partner in the past three months.

Exclusion Criteria

• Have been diagnosed with HIV within the past three months
• Participation in another HIV prevention program
• No access to the Internet or an email address

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Information only	Information only	Medically fact based online intervention.
Active intervention	Keep It Up!	Highly interactive, motivational, culturally tailored, online HIV prevention.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sexual Risk Behavior	3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions	3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Howard Brown Health Center; 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States