Talking it out: new program aims to cut drug use and HIV in young gay couples
NCT ID NCT03396367
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 4-session program called PARTNER for young men who have sex with men (ages 18-29) and are in a relationship. The program uses motivational interviewing and video exercises to improve communication about drug use, PrEP (HIV prevention pills), and safer sex. 196 participants were compared to those who received standard health education. The goal was to see if the program could reduce drug use and HIV transmission risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral intervention (PARTNER: motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help young men in relationships reduce drug use and improve HIV prevention practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-reported outcomes, which can be unreliable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hunter College- City University of New York
New York, New York, 10018, United States
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