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Positive Peers Intervention Clinical Trial

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Positive Peers mobile app intervention increases rates of viral suppression in young (13-34 y/o) persons with HIV. Does use of the Positive Peers app improve viral suppression among young minority persons with HIV? What user characteristics are associated with a) viral suppression, b) retention in care, and c) perceived HIV-related stigma? Participants will: * download the mobile app onto their personal smartphone * Use the mobile app as they find useful * complete online surveys at enrollment, 3 mo, 6, mo, 9 mo and 12 months.

Conditions

HIV Infections
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HIV Infections

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Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Positive Peers mobile app intervention increases rates of viral suppression in young (13-34 y/o) persons with HIV. Does use of the Positive Peers app improve viral suppression among young minority persons with HIV? What user characteristics are associated with a) viral suppression, b) retention in care, and c) perceived HIV-related stigma? Participants will: * download the mobile app onto their personal smartphone * Use the mobile app as they find useful * complete online surveys at enrollment, 3 mo, 6, mo, 9 mo and 12 months.

Randomized Control Trial of Positive Peers MHealth App As a Clinic-based Intervention to Optimize HIV Outcomes Among Young, Minority Persons Living with HIV

Positive Peers Intervention Clinical Trial

Condition
HIV Infections
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Van Nuys

Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Van Nuys, California, United States, 91405

Newark

Infectious Disease Practice- Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103

Cincinnati

Equitas Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45206

Columbus

Equitas Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43203

Houston

Thomas Street Clinic, Houston, Texas, United States, 77004-8004

Seattle

UW Madison Clinic at Harborview, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * HIV+
  • * Identifies as either a racial, ethnic, sexual or gender minority
  • * Newly diagnosed within last 12 months
  • * Out of care (greater than 6 months between any two HIV provider visits in last 24 months)
  • * Not virally suppressed (any viral load \> 200 copies in last 24 months)
  • * Has a working smartphone
  • * Functional English ability
  • * prior use of Positive Peers mobile app

Ages Eligible for Study

13 Years to 34 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

MetroHealth Medical Center,

Ann Avery, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, MetroHealth/ CWRU

Mary Step, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Kent State University

Study Record Dates

2027-11