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Official title Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool for At-Risk Trauma-Exposed Young People
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05816083
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a multi-phased study, funded through a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) K24 grant that aims to ultimately refine a virtual reality tool through qualitative and quantitative research targeting HIV and substance abuse risk behavior among at-risk young people who have experienced psychosocial trauma. Participants eligible for this study include young men who have sex with men (YMSM)/individuals who are romantically/physically attracted to men and adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) between the ages of 15 - 30 and have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 30. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for YMSM are as follows:
- Someone who identifies as a YMSM or identifies as someone with romantic or physical attraction to individuals who identify as men
- Is aged 15-30 years
- Have experienced at least one ITE in lifetime (i.e., sexual assault, physical assault, witnessed domestic or community violence)
- Report being consensually sexually active or planning to become sexually active with a partner in the next 12 months
You likely can't join if
- for all participants are as follows:
- exhibits psychotic symptoms;
- exhibits significant cognitive disability;
- reports a history of Pervasive Developmental Disorder;
- has active suicidal or homicidal ideations
- self-reports high levels of motion sickness
See the full eligibility criteria
- for YMSM are as follows:
- Someone who identifies as a YMSM or identifies as someone with romantic or physical attraction to individuals who identify as men
- Is aged 15-30 years
- Have experienced at least one ITE in lifetime (i.e., sexual assault, physical assault, witnessed domestic or community violence)
- Report being consensually sexually active or planning to become sexually active with a partner in the next 12 months
- Live in the Charleston, SC/Tri-county area for adolescents with SUD are as follows:
- Someone who reports using substances in the past year (for participants ages 15-17) or the past 6 months (for participants ages 18-30)
- Is aged 15-30 years
- Have experienced at least one ITE in lifetime (i.e., sexual assault, physical assault, witnessed domestic or community violence)
- Report being consensually sexually active or planning to become sexually active with a partner in the next 12 months
- Live in the Charleston, SC/Tri-county area for front line healthcare workers are as follows:
- works directly with adolescents who have experienced ITE and/or
- works directly with adolescents or young adults with SUD and/or
- works directly with YMSM and/or
- works directly with and/or adolescent or young adults who are HIV-positive
- for all participants are as follows:
- exhibits psychotic symptoms;
- exhibits significant cognitive disability;
- reports a history of Pervasive Developmental Disorder;
- has active suicidal or homicidal ideations
- self-reports high levels of motion sickness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 15 years to 30 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.