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Communication + Substance Use Interventions for HIV (4Us Trial)

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Hunter College of City University of New York

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have a main partner who is another male and have been in a relationship for 3 month or longer

· Have a main partner who is another male and have been in a relationship for 3 month or longer

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether adding a communication skills training video or a substance use module to couples HIV testing and counseling makes the intervention more effective.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for male couples where one partner is aged 17-29, living in NYC or Detroit areas. They must speak English and have been together for at least 3 months. One should be HIV negative and have used drugs like cocaine or ecstasy recently. They're ineligible if they show serious mental illness, cognitive deficits, or a history of intimate partner violence.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of adding a drug use module and communication skills training video to standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling (CHTC). Participants are randomly assigned to receive just CHTC, CHTC with either adjunct component, or both additional components.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on counseling modules rather than medication, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal topics during sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been in a relationship with another man for at least 3 months.

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I have been in a relationship with another man for at least 3 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Bacterial STI's

CAS with casual partners

Drug use frequency

+1 more

Secondary study objectives

Binge drinking

PrEP Uptake

PrEP adherence

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: CHTC as usualActive Control1 Intervention

Participants complete the standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling session (CHTC).

Group II: CHTC and communications skills training videoActive Control1 Intervention

Participants complete the standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling session and also watch a communication skills training video together.

Group III: CHTC and substance use moduleActive Control1 Intervention

Participants complete the standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling session and also complete a substance use module together.

Group IV: CHTC, communications skills training and substance use moduleActive Control2 Interventions

Participants complete the standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling session and watch a communication skills training video and complete a substance use module together.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met