Evaluation of 3T, a Sex-Positive HIV/STI Mobile App Intervention for Young Black Men Ages 14-19 Attracted to Men
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexual Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
In brief
This study features a 2-arm randomized controlled trial with approximately 300 young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) to assess the effectiveness of the 3T mobile app. To be eligible participants will be required to identify as male; Black, African-American, or biracial Black/African American; age 14-19 at baseline; self-identify as gay, bisexual, fluid, or sexually attracted to men; own a smartphone, and reside in any state in the United States. Those in the treatment arm will be provided with the 3T app and those in the control group will be given access to a website with general health materials. Participants will complete brief online surveys at baseline and at 3-months following the baseline to assess effectiveness in changing sexual risk behaviors and communication and condom use behaviors and attitudes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04135443
- Run by
- ETR Associates
- People needed
- 178
- Starts
- 2021-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2022-11-29
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-11-15
Who can join
Age: 14 and older, up to 19. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- self-identification of being aged 14-19;
- ownership of an iphone or Android smartphone
- self-identification of racial identity as black, African American, or biracial; and
- self-identifying as gay, bisexual, same gender loving, or sexually attracted to the same gender.
- capacity to assent, based on formal assessment
- a willingness to participate after complete understanding of the topics of study, as indicated by a completed assent form
- resides in the US
You may not qualify if…
- Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria
Where it is running
- ETR Associates — Scotts Valley, California, United States
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