Facilitating HIV Testing Among Young Adult MSM Through Social Networking
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interventional
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new approach to increase HIV testing among young adult Black, Hispanic, and white men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM). In this randomized, controlled trial, participants will be assigned to one of three HIV testing groups: (1) rapid HIV self-testing group (OraQuick® In-home HIV Test), (2) conventional "home-based" HIV testing group (Home Access Express), and (3) community/medical-based HIV testing group. Upon completion of testing, participants will receive a questionnaire to evaluate their HIV testing experience, and also inquire about recommendations for future testing. Study participants will also have the option to refer other study eligible males to the study via email.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 hiv
Started Feb 2015
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2015
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 17, 2015
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 24, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 28, 2016
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 27, 2017
CompletedMay 2, 2017
April 1, 2017
1.1 years
February 17, 2015
April 28, 2017
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Facilitating HIV Testing Among Young Adult MSM Through Social Networking Questionnaire
Three Months
Study Arms (3)
Rapid HIV Self-Test
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will perform a rapid HIV self-test using the OraQuick® In-home HIV Test.
Conventional Home-Based HIV Test
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will perform a conventional home-based HIV test using the Home Access Express HIV-1 Test System.
Community/Medical-Based HIV Test
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will receive a link to a CDC website (https://gettested.cdc.gov) that allows them to search for HIV testing locations of their choice.
Interventions
The participant will utilize materials and directions contained within the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test kit to properly perform a rapid HIV self-test. The participant will first swab his upper and lower gums using an Oral Swab Test Stick. The participant will then place this device in a test tube, and the results will be displayed in the Test Window within 20 minutes. Test results expire after 40 minutes.
The participant will utilize materials and directions contained within the Home Access Express HIV-1 Test System to properly perform a conventional home-based HIV test. The participant is required to gather a blood sample by lancing his finger. Blood samples are collected by placing drops of blood on a packaged specimen card. The participant will then mail his blood sample to the Home Access laboratory using a self-addressed, pre-paid shipping envelope. The Home Access laboratory will process the blood sample, and the participant is required to call the facility to learn his HIV test result.
The participant will receive a link to a CDC website (https://gettested.cdc.gov) to search for HIV testing locations in his surroudning community. This resource website will provide the participant with places that offer HIV testing for free or at a low cost. The participant also has the option of going to places that can use his insurance or charge for testing. The pariticant is responsible to pay for any testing costs.
Eligibility Criteria
You may not qualify if:
- Female
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Related Publications (2)
Wentz AE, Merchant RC, Clark MA, Liu T, Rosenberger JG, Bauermeister JA, Mayer KH. Blood Donation, Sexual Practices, and Self-Perceived Risk for HIV in the United States Among Young Adult Men Who Have Sex With Men. Public Health Rep. 2019 Jan/Feb;134(1):36-46. doi: 10.1177/0033354918815182. Epub 2018 Dec 7.
PMID: 30526313DERIVEDMerchant RC, Clark MA, Liu T, Romanoff J, Rosenberger JG, Bauermeister J, Mayer KH. Comparison of Home-Based Oral Fluid Rapid HIV Self-Testing Versus Mail-in Blood Sample Collection or Medical/Community HIV Testing By Young Adult Black, Hispanic, and White MSM: Results from a Randomized Trial. AIDS Behav. 2018 Jan;22(1):337-346. doi: 10.1007/s10461-017-1802-x.
PMID: 28540562DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Roland C Merchant, MD
Rhode Island Hospital
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 3
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SCREENING
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 17, 2015
First Posted
February 24, 2015
Study Start
February 1, 2015
Primary Completion
February 28, 2016
Study Completion
April 27, 2017
Last Updated
May 2, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-04