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NCT Number: NCT00137631

Evaluation of Many Men, Many Voices, An STD/HIV Prevention Intervention for Black MSM

The purpose of this program evaluation is to determine whether the "Many Men, Many Voices" HIV/STD prevention intervention is effective in reducing HIV sex risk behaviors and increasing HIV testing among African-American men who have sex with men (MSM), who may or may not self-identify as gay. The intent of this program is to support the evaluation of an existing intervention and provide feedback to the implementing organization for improved program effectiveness, not to conduct research.

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Key information

Conditions

HIV Infections Behavior Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases Disease Attributes Genital Diseases Homosexuality Homosexuality, Male Immune System Diseases Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Infections Lentivirus Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms RNA Virus Infections Retroviridae Infections Risk-Taking Safe Sex Sexual Behavior Sexuality Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

People of Color in Crisis, Inc.

Brooklyn, New York, 11217, United States

About this study

Black men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States experience disproportionately high rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs); however, the number of evidence-based interventions for Black MSM is limited. This study evaluated the efficacy of Many Men, Many Voices (3MV), a small-group HIV/STI prevention intervention developed by Black MSM-serving community-based organizations and a university-based HIV/STI prevention and training program. The study sample included 338 Black MSM of HIV-negative or unknown HIV serostatus residing in New York city. Participants were randomly assigned to the 3MV intervention condition (n = 164) or wait-list comparison condition (n = 174). Relative to comparison participants, 3MV participants reported significantly greater reductions in any unprotected anal intercourse with casual male partners; a trend for consistent condom use during receptive anal intercourse with casual male partners; and significantly greater reductions in the number of male sex partners and greater increases in HIV testing. This study is the first randomized trial to demonstrate the efficacy of an HIV/STI prevention intervention for Black MSM.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Black men who have sex with other men (i.e., self-identify as gay or bisexual or same gender-loving, or sexually active with other men and do not identify as gay or bisexual, or have sexual or emotional attraction to other men)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Self-report their HIV serostatus as negative or unknown
  • Willing to attend an intervention retreat (without their primary partner)
  • Willing to discuss male-to-male sex
  • Resident of the New York Metropolitan area and plan to reside in that area for at least 6 months
  • Not previously participated in a Many Men, Many Voices intervention program

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals indicating an HIV positive serostatus
  • Under 17 years of age
  • Individuals not meeting the inclusion criteria specified above

Treatment and study plan

Many Men, Many Voices (3MV)

Behavioral

Small-group, 6-session HIV prevention intervention for Black MSM.

Primary outcomes

  1. Any Unprotected Anal Intercourse (UAI) With Casual Partners

    Time frame: 6 months

    Sexual activities with casual male partners in past 3 months (i.e., any unprotected insertive or receptive anal sex)

  2. Number of Participants Reporting HIV Testing Behavior

    Time frame: 6 months

  3. Number of Participants Reporting Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing Behavior

    Time frame: 6 months

  4. Number of Episodes of Insertive Unprotected Anal Intercourse (UAI) With Casual Partners

    Time frame: 6 months

  5. Number of Episodes of Receptive Unprotected Anal Intercourse (UAI) With Casual Partners

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fed

Collaborators

  • University of Rochester

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Many Men, Many Voices, A Group Intervention for STD/HIV Prevention for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in the New York Metropolitan Area by People of Color in Crisis, Brooklyn, NY

Acronym: 3MV

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Aug 30, 2005
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2010

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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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