New program boosts PrEP adherence in stimulant-using men at high HIV risk

NCT ID NCT04899024

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like cocaine or meth) stick to their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). The program combined a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP with a short course of counseling to improve mood and motivation. 239 men participated, and the study measured whether they had enough medication in their blood and avoided risky sex. The goal was to see if this approach could lower HIV infection risk in a high-risk group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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