Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to develop an empirically validated, scientifically-based HIV and STI prevention program that can be delivered online to young men who have sex with men (YMSM) who were recently tested for HIV.

Detailed Description
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Presently, there are a limited number of proven HIV interventions culturally tailored to young men who have sex with men (YMSM). This is alarming because Men who have sex with men comprise 68% of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in men, despite representing a much smaller proportion of the population. In addition, MSM are reporting more sexual risk behavior than in previous years and there is significant concern that HIV infection rates may once again be on the rise after more than a decade of remaining relatively stable. The Internet is a viable intervention avenue because of it's high percentage of accessibility and usage, especially among young adults. Moreover, it might hold a strong appeal for YMSM, since its anonymity confers a sense of perceived safety against stigma surrounding HIV prevention information. The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV/STI intervention for YMSM. This study is part of an overall program of research designed to understand and prevent HIV infection among high-risk youth. Participation in this study will help us to determine the usefulness of an tailored and interactive HIV Internet-assisted intervention.

Official Title
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A Randomized Control Trial of an Internet-based HIV/STI Prevention for Young MSM Receiving HIV Testing.

Conditions
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HIV, HIV Infections

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Keep It Up!
* Behavioral: Information only


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Between 18 and 24 years of age Self-identify as a biological male Understand and read English Have tested HIV negative at an approved clinic within 6 weeks Report at least one (male) sex partners in the past three months, and unprotected anal sex with at least one male sex partner in the past three months. Exclusion Criteria: Have been diagnosed with HIV within the past three months Participation in another HIV prevention program No access to the Internet or an email address

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 24 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: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Active intervention<br>Highly interactive, motivational, culturally tailored, online HIV prevention. | Behavioral: Keep It Up!<br>* Online HIV Intervention Prevention Website tailored to Young Men that Have Sex with Men. Website is tailored to be more engaging, includes videos and games.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Information only<br>Medically fact based online intervention. | Behavioral: Information only<br>* Medically fact based HIV information delivered online.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sexual Risk Behavior |  | 3 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions |  | 3 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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HIV Risk, Internet Intervention, Homosexuality, Male, HIV Seronegativity