Recruiting NA HIV Infections

Prevention study for HIV Infections

Official title Assessing the Use of MY-RIDE, a Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention, to Improve HIV Prevention and Substance Use in Youth Experiencing Homelessness

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06074354

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Motivating Youth to Reduce Infections, Disconnections, and Emotion dysregulation (MY-RIDE) decreases substance use , to determine whether MY-RIDE increases human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention strategies and to evaluate MY-RIDE effects on willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), stress, substance use urge, and use of mental health and substance use services when compared to attention control youth

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 25

You may be able to join if

  • have engaged in substance use (alcohol or illicit drugs)
  • speak English
  • are experiencing homelessness
  • engaged in sexual activity in the last 6 months or plan to in the next month
  • are not planning to move out of the metro area during the 15-month study period.

You likely can't join if

  • Youth Experiencing Homelessness (YEH) who have low literacy based on the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine-Short Form (scores \< 4)

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Houston, Texas, 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, 18 years to 25 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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