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

Primary Purpose

HIV, HIV Infections

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Keep It Up!
Information only
Sponsored by
University of Illinois at Chicago
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for HIV focused on measuring HIV Risk, Internet Intervention, Homosexuality, Male, HIV Seronegativity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 24 Years (Adult)MaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Sites / Locations

  • Howard Brown Health Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Active intervention

Information only

Arm Description

Highly interactive, motivational, culturally tailored, online HIV prevention.

Medically fact based online intervention.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Sexual Risk Behavior

Secondary Outcome Measures

HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions

Full Information

First Posted
August 27, 2009
Last Updated
September 27, 2019
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborators
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00968188
Brief Title
Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing
Acronym
KIU
Official Title
A Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2009 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Collaborators
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
HIV, HIV Infections
Keywords
HIV Risk, Internet Intervention, Homosexuality, Male, HIV Seronegativity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
102 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Active intervention
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Highly interactive, motivational, culturally tailored, online HIV prevention.
Arm Title
Information only
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Medically fact based online intervention.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Keep It Up!
Intervention Description
Online HIV Intervention Prevention Website tailored to Young Men that Have Sex with Men. Website is tailored to be more engaging, includes videos and games.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Information only
Intervention Description
Medically fact based HIV information delivered online.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Sexual Risk Behavior
Time Frame
3 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions
Time Frame
3 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
24 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
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
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Brian S Mustanski, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Northwestern University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Howard Brown Health Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60613-2010
Country
United States

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