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Advancing HIV Prevention and Linkage to Care Among MSM With Gamification
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified October 2016 by University of California, Berkeley
Sponsor:
University of California, Berkeley
Collaborators:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
University of California, Los Angeles
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of California, Berkeley
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02946164
First received: October 25, 2016
Last updated: NA
Last verified: October 2016
History: No changes posted
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Purpose
This study is a pilot evaluation of 'Stick To It', a behavioral intervention based on the concept of gamification. The objective of the program is to encourage young men who have sex with men (MSM) to be regularly screened for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to adopt safer sexual behaviors, with the ultimate goal to decrease HIV and STI incidence. Gamification is the application of game elements, like points, badges, and rewards, to non-game settings.
| Condition | Intervention |
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| HIV Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Behavioral: Stick To It |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Prevention |
| Official Title: | Advancing HIV Prevention and Linkage to Care Among MSM With Gamification |
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Further study details as provided by University of California, Berkeley:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Repeat HIV Testing [ Time Frame: 6 months ]The number of men in the intervention who receive ≥1 additional HIV tests over 6 months of follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- HIV-related risk behavior [ Time Frame: 6 months ]We will determine the number of reported sex partners, the prevalence and frequency of unprotected anal intercourse with a partner of opposite or unknown status in the past 6 months
| Estimated Enrollment: | 120 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2016 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2017 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | June 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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No Intervention: Comparison: Standard of Care
Standard services available to all men at AHF Wellness Centers.
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Active Comparator: Intervention: 'Stick To It' Intervention
Behavioral intervention.
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Behavioral: Stick To It
The intervention is a prize system linked to points earned through online and real-world activities designed to incentivize young MSM to test for HIV and STIs every three months. Participants receive points for pre-determined activities, such as: answering online quizzes, inviting friends to participate, and getting tested for HIV/STIs. Points are redeemable in person at two AIDS Healthcare Foundation Men's Wellness Centers, where participants will be able to exchange their points for gumballs from a gumball machine; different color combinations of gumballs correspond to prizes of different values. Participants are reminded to get tested regularly via SMS messages; in addition, they can check when their next test is due by checking their testing timer on the stick2it.org website.
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Detailed Description:
The investigators will conduct a quasi-experimental pilot study of 'Stick To It', a prevention intervention that uses gamification principles and mechanics. The intervention includes an online timer that reminds men to get tested, online quizzes, and peer recruitment; these activities are awarded with points redeemable for chances at prizes at participating clinics. The intervention was designed based on findings from interviews with health staff and focus groups with young MSM, and with input from a gamification consultant. The primary hypothesis is that the intervention will increase repeat HIV/STI testing among young MSM. The intervention will be implemented at two STI clinics in Oakland and Los Angeles, California in 2-week intervals for six months. The investigators will review medical records of exposed and unexposed young MSM attending the same STI clinics to compare uptake of quarterly HIV testing and self-reported behavior after six months.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 26 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | Male |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-26 years of age
- male
- self-identify as gay / bisexual / queer
- willing and able to provide informed consent to join the Stick To It program
- resident in one of several zip code areas surrounding the clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not a resident of one of included zip code areas
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02946164
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02946164
Contacts
| Contact: Raluca Buzdugan, PhD | rbuzdugan@berkeley.edu | ||
| Contact: Sandra I McCoy, PhD | 510-642-0513 | smccoy@berkeley.edu |
Locations
| United States, California | |
| AHF Hollywood Wellness Center | Recruiting |
| Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027 | |
| Contact: Mark McGrath | |
| Contact 866-339-2525 | |
| AHF Wellness Center Oakland | Recruiting |
| Oakland, California, United States, 94606 | |
| Contact: Christopher Mejia 510-251-8678 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of California, Berkeley
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
University of California, Los Angeles
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Sandra I McCoy, PhD | Assistant Adjunct Professor |
More Information
Additional Information:
| Responsible Party: | University of California, Berkeley |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02946164 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
R34MH106359 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number ) |
| Study First Received: | October 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated: | October 25, 2016 |
| Individual Participant Data | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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HIV Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases Lentivirus Infections Retroviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Immune System Diseases Infection Genital Diseases, Male Genital Diseases, Female |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 22, 2017