Digital Star: HIV Prevention for Youth in Mental Health Treatment (DSTAR)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Mental Health
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Human Immunodeficiency Virus focused on measuring Adolescents, HIV prevention, computerized intervention, mental health treatment
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Adolescent males and females ages 13 to 20 years who are in mental health treatment will be eligible for enrollment in each phase of study according to the following criteria:
- English speaking,
- adolescent assent given to participate in the study,
- consent of a parent/legal guardian and HIPAA research authorization permission and
- attending an alternative / therapeutic school, mental health day treatment program, partial hospital program, or therapeutic group homes.
Exclusion Criteria:
- self-report of HIV infection (STAR is not designed to address disclosure, stigma, and medical adherence issues),
- recent or current pregnancy,
- cognitive limitation that impairs consent capacity by judgment of clinical staff and
- current participation in another psychosocial intervention that is addressing STI/HIV prevention.
Sites / Locations
- Rhode Island Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
DSTAR
DHEALTH
Digital HIV Prevention intervention developed to specifically address the needs of youth in mental health treatment. Sessions introduce affect regulation and cognitive monitoring in sexual situations, and provide basic sexual health skills and education.
Digital general health promotion intervention. Time and attention matched intervention that targets health behaviors relevant to youth including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and smoking. Basic information about HIV and sexuality is also included.