Optimizing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico
Recruiting · NCT05804461 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Puerto Rico
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Motivational Interviewing
What this trial is about
To develop, assess and compare the effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Latino eligible men in Puerto Rico.
Who can take part
Age range
21 Years to 99 Years
Sex
Male
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Biological male
- Age 21 or older
- Self-reported HIV negative or unknown status
- Not using PrEP (participants who have discontinued PrEP use can participate in the study), Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)
- Presenting at least one of the eligibility criteria for PrEP as established by the CDC (including men who have had an infection (STI) in the past 6 months, HIV positive sexual partner)
- Access to a portable technology device (e.g., phone, tablet, laptop) or desktop computer access to internet connection
Exclusion criteria
- HIV positive individual
- Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs
- Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms
- Evidence of major cognitive impairment
- Inability to speak and read in Spanish
- Healthcare Providers group - Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 21 or older
- Providing PrEP related health services at time of enrollment (e.g., case management, clinical services)
- Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs
- Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms
- Evidence of major cognitive impairment
- Inability to speak and read in Spanish
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus - San Juan, Puerto Rico