Structural and Partnership Factors Affecting Adherence to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil
- Conditions
- HIV Infection
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Enrollment
- 167
- Locations
- 12
- Primary Endpoint
- Number of Missing Data in the Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) questionnaire
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test a new way to take a questionnaire that asks about adherence (whether the person is taking the medicine correctly). This new questionnaire is called Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS). In this study, the iQS will be tested on HIV-negative young men who have sex with men (YMSM) who are taking PrEP as part of another study, either ATN 110 or ATN 113.
Detailed Description
Among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in the U.S., Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) incidence has remained highest in those less than 30 years of age, demonstrating the need for new ways to prevent HIV in Young Men who have Sex with Men (YMSM). Pre-exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP is the use of a daily medication to prevent HIV infection. In order for PrEP to work the pills must be taken, so adherence is a very important part of PrEP. Efforts to accurately assess adherence to PrEP have been hindered because participants do not always accurately report adherence and the flawed methods that have been used to measure adherence. In previous studies it has been shown that participants over-report adherence when compared to drug concentration levels in blood. Although drug-levels can be used to monitor adherence, the cost can be prohibitive and specimens may be difficult to collect in real-time. This means that better and more accurate assessments of PrEP adherence from self-reports are needed in order for PrEP to achieve wide-spread use. This longitudinal pilot sub-study of ATN 110 and ATN 113 (Project PrEPare - An Open Label Demonstration Project and Phase II Safety Study of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men (YMSM) in the United States) aims to assess how structural (physical settings) and partnership factors affect adherence of YMSM to PrEP. This study will compare levels of adherence reported in the Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) to those collected in ATN 110 or ATN 113 by Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (ACASI), Wisepill, and drug concentration levels in blood and hair. The iQS will be administered at study entry and week 24 visits. PrEP, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada®), will be administered as part of the ATN 110 and ATN 113 protocols. Study drug will not be administered as part of this study, ATN 123.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Concurrent enrollment in ATN 110 or ATN 113 and prescribed FTC/TDF (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada®)) for PrEP;
- •Ability to understand written and spoken English; and
- •Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Appears visibly distraught or presence of active serious psychiatric symptoms (e.g., active hallucinations, suicidal, homicidal, or exhibiting violent behavior) at the time of consent; and
- •Intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or other substances at the time of consent.
Arms & Interventions
Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS)
An Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) will be administered twice. First at study entry (ATN 110/113 week 24 visit) and second at week 24 (ATN 110/113 week 48 visit). The questionnaire will assess adherence as well as how structural (physical settings) and partnership factors affect adherence of YMSM to PrEP with FTC/TDF (Truvada®).
Intervention: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Number of Missing Data in the Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) questionnaire
Time Frame: Week 24
To assess preference of the iQS as a way to measure adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in PrEP clinical trials, completion rates; pattern of skipped or incomplete responses by variables will be analyzed.
Preference for Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) compared to Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (ACASI) or Wisepill
Time Frame: Week 24
Preference for the iQS method compared to the ACASI and Wisepill will be assessed as reported by participants.
Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Reports by Mode: Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) vs. Wisepill vs. Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (ACASI)
Time Frame: Week 0
Self reports in iQS, Wisepill, and ACASI will be compared to measured drug concentration levels in blood and hair. The iQS is administered as part of this study (ATN 123). The ACASI, Wisepill and drug concentration levels in blood and hair are collected as part of the parent studies (ATN 110 or ATN 113)
Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)Reports by Mode: Interactive Questionnaire System (iQS) vs. Wisepill vs. Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (ACASI)
Time Frame: Week 24
Self reports in iQS, Wisepill, and ACASI will be compared to measured drug concentration levels in blood and hair. The iQS is administered as part of this study (ATN 123). The ACASI, Wisepill and drug concentration levels in blood and hair are collected as part of the parent studies (ATN 110 or ATN 113)