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Study reveals how young men browse for HIV prevention info

NCT ID NCT05728034

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how young men who have sex with men search for information about PrEP (a pill or shot that prevents HIV). About 314 participants browsed a mock Google results page, and researchers tracked which links they clicked and how long they stayed. The goal was to find the best ways to share PrEP information online.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

314 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 34 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have an Internet-connectable device (Study 1 only) * Be 18-34 years of age * Identify as cisgender male * Identify as gay or bisexual * Be HIV negative * Have had anal sex in the past 6 months * Meet one of the following criteria: a. Have a sexual partner with HIV, b. Have inconsistent condom use, c. Have received an STI diagnosis in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet all of the criteria above

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Conditions

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HIV infectious disease prevention target

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

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