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NCT Number: NCT02896699

Advanced HIV Prevention (PrEP Chicago)

This study will evaluate the feasibility of a network intervention to train individuals to disseminate PrEP information and motivate initial PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their social networks.

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Key information

Conditions

HIV Behavior Homosexuality Sexual Behavior Sexuality

Age range

18 year–39 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

About this study

The specific aims of this study are:

  • To recruit 450 participants in Chicago, Illinois, and to train them as peer change agents (randomized to cross-over groups) to disseminate PrEP information and motivate PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their local networks.
  • To evaluate feasibility of the program over 2 years of participant follow-up through: 1) peer change agent exit survey; 2) peer change agent booster sessions; 3) peer change agent communication with University of Chicago PrEP program social media; 4) referrals into the project and; 5) calls into the PrEP warmline.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Lives on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois
  • Born male
  • Has had sex with men in the previous year
  • Is an active Facebook user
  • Does not have plans to leave Chicago

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

PrEP Intervention Group

Behavioral

Control Group

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Network member call into the PrEPline

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. PrEP Attitudes questionnaire

    Time frame: 2 years

    Monitor the change in attitude towards PrEP (1) from baseline measure to 12-months; (2) 12-months to 24-months; and (3) baseline to 24-month.

  2. Peer change agent boosters sessions completed

    Time frame: 2 years

  3. Number of Facebook posts with respect to PrEP and sexual health

    Time frame: 2 years

  4. Number of referrals enrolled into the study

    Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Sep 12, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 18, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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