NCT00968188

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

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 102 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 24 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• HIV
• HIV Infections

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2009-08-01
• Primary completion: 2010-09-01
• Completion: 2010-09-01
• First posted: 2009-08-28
• Last updated: 2019-10-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States