NCT00231972

Enhancing HIV Prevention by Using Behavioral Intervention Among HIV-Infected Men

Enhancing HIV Prevention Among HIV Infected Men

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 201 (actual)
• Sponsor: Fenway Community Health · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention program versus standard prevention case management in promoting safer sex practices in HIV-infected men.

Detailed description

In recent years, the spread of HIV and other STDs has increased, especially among men who have sex with men. This increase signifies continued sexual risk taking within this population. In order to curb the increase of HIV infections, prevention programs are needed. A standard prevention case management program has been developed; however, new programs that further improve outcomes are needed. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention program versus standard prevention case management (PCM) in promoting safer sex practices in HIV-infected men. Participants in this 1-year open-label study will be randomly assigned to receive either PCM alone or a behavioral intervention called Project Enhance, in addition to PCM. The behavioral intervention will be administered by a trained medical social worker on an individual basis. It will include an education component, as well as motivational and behavioral skills enhancement. PCM will entail standard case management, as well as referrals to specific services that each individual may need. Treatment will occur for only the first 3 months, after which follow-up sessions will be held every 3 months for the remainder of the year.

Conditions

• HIV Infections

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Project Enhance	The behavioral intervention will be administered by a trained medical social worker on an individual basis. It will include an education component, as well as motivational and behavioral skills enhancement. Treatment will occur for only the first 3 months, after which follow-up sessions will be held every 3 months for the remainder of the year.
BEHAVIORAL	Standard prevention case management (PCM)	Participants will receive standard PCM for HIV prevention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2003-12-01
• Primary completion: 2008-07-01
• Completion: 2008-07-01
• First posted: 2005-10-04
• Last updated: 2011-04-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States