Optimizing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: HIV Prevention
• Interventions: Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing

• Registration Number: NCT05804461
• Lead Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico

Brief Summary

To develop, assess and compare the effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-03-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-07
• Study Start: 2023-09-01
• Status Verified: 2023-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-10-02
• Last Update Posted: 2023-10-05
• Primary Completion: 2026-05-31
• Study Completion: 2026-05-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 182

Inclusion Criteria

• Biological male
• Age 21 or older
• Self-reported HIV negative or unknown status
• Not using PrEP (participants who have discontinued PrEP use can participate in the study), Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)
• Presenting at least one of the eligibility criteria for PrEP as established by the CDC (including men who have had an infection (STI) in the past 6 months, HIV positive sexual partner)
• Access to a portable technology device (e.g., phone, tablet, laptop) or desktop computer access to internet connection

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Exclusion Criteria

• HIV positive individual
• Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs
• Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms
• Evidence of major cognitive impairment
• Inability to speak and read in Spanish

Healthcare Providers group - Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 21 or older
• Providing PrEP related health services at time of enrollment (e.g., case management, clinical services)
• Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs
• Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms
• Evidence of major cognitive impairment
• Inability to speak and read in Spanish

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Face-to-face intervention	Motivational Interviewing	A three-session face-to-face intervention using Motivational Interviewing with a facilitator; to increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake. Pre-post-post evaluations after each session will be administered. Participation will last 150 days from the start to the last follow-up.
Online intervention	Motivational Interviewing	A three-session online intervention using Motivational Interviewing with a facilitator; to increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake. Pre-post-post evaluations after each session will be administered. Participation will last 150 days from the start to the last follow-up.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary	150 days	PrEP uptake

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus; 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico