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

This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.

Sponsor:

Collaborator:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Information provided by:

University of Illinois

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT00968188

First received: August 27, 2009

Last updated: September 28, 2009

Last verified: August 2009

History of Changes

Tracking Information

First Received Date ^ICMJE

August 27, 2009

Last Updated Date

September 28, 2009

Start Date ^ICMJE

August 2009

Estimated Primary Completion Date

January 2010 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Current Primary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Sexual Risk Behavior [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Primary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Same as current

Change History

Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00968188 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site

Current Secondary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Secondary Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Same as current

Current Other Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Not Provided

Original Other Outcome Measures ^ICMJE

Not Provided

Descriptive Information

Brief Title ^ICMJE

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

Official Title ^ICMJE

A Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing.

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.

Study Type ^ICMJE

Interventional

Study Phase

Not Provided

Study Design ^ICMJE

Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention

Condition ^ICMJE

HIV
HIV Infections

Intervention ^ICMJE

Behavioral: Keep It Up!
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.
Behavioral: Information only
Medically fact based HIV information delivered online.

Study Arm (s)

Experimental: Active intervention
Highly interactive, motivational, culturally tailored, online HIV prevention.

Intervention: Behavioral: Keep It Up!
Active Comparator: Information only
Medically fact based online intervention.

Intervention: Behavioral: Information only

Publications *

Not Provided

* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ^ICMJE

Enrolling by invitation

Estimated Enrollment ^ICMJE

Estimated Completion Date

June 2011

Estimated Primary Completion Date

January 2010 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility Criteria ^ICMJE

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

Gender

Male

Ages

18 Years to 24 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Contacts ^ICMJE

Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects

Location Countries ^ICMJE

United States

Administrative Information

NCT Number ^ICMJE

NCT00968188

Other Study ID Numbers ^ICMJE

2007-0182, 1R34MH079714-01A1, 07-124

Has Data Monitoring Committee

Responsible Party

Brian Mustanski, PhD / Assistant Professor and Director, IMPACT Program, University of Illinois at Chicago

Study Sponsor ^ICMJE

University of Illinois

Collaborators ^ICMJE

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Investigators ^ICMJE

Principal Investigator:

Brian S Mustanski, PhD

University of Illinois

Information Provided By

University of Illinois

Verification Date

August 2009

^ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP

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