Brief Electronic Intervention for Heavy Drinking and Sex Risk Among MSM Seeking HIV Testing

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The overall objective of this research is to use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the development of a technology-based intervention for heavy drinking and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) who are seeking free HIV testing. Investigators will be conducting a randomized-controlled pilot test of the intervention among MSM seeking HIV testing in community-based settings to explore its potential impact on alcohol and HIV-related behavioral outcomes. This research will ultimately produce a combined, theory-based, and technology- delivered intervention for heavy drinking and sex risk that is fully portable and has been preliminarily tested for efficacy in community settings where high-risk MSM engage with prevention services.

Official Title
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Brief Electronic Intervention for Heavy Drinking and Sex Risk Among MSM Seeking HIV Testing

Conditions
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HIV Infections, Alcohol Abuse

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Brief Electronic Intervention
* Behavioral: Attention-Matched Control


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Biologically male Aged 18 or older Fluent English speaker Unprotected anal sex with a casual male partner at least once in the past 3 months Heavy alcohol use during the past 2-weeks (>14 drinks per week, or at least one occasion of 5+ drinks on a given occasion) Breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) of .000 at the time of enrollment No history of complex alcohol withdrawal HIV-negative Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who are HIV-positive Individuals who participated in other phases of the research Individuals who report being coerced to participate

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Randomized controlled trial where participants are assigned to either a treatment or control group.
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br> | Behavioral: Brief Electronic Intervention<br>* The brief electronic intervention will allow users to receive normative feedback based on their alcohol use and sexual activity. Users who show interest in changing their behavior will also be asked to create a plan to do so.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Attention-matched control<br> | Behavioral: Attention-Matched Control<br>* Participants will view a video clip on general health promotion that is a similar length as the intervention arm.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of New Sex Partners, Past 30 Days | Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) | Past 30 days | 
| Number of Condomless Anal Sex Events, Past 30 Days | Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the number of such events. | Past 30 days | 
| Number of Drinking Days, Past 30 Days | Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the average number of drinking days in the past 30 | Past 30 days | 
| Number of Heavy Drinking Days (5 or More), Past 30 Days | Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the number of days. | Past 30 days | 
| Average Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day | Assessed using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) | Past 30 days |