New study aims to break down stigma and boost HIV testing for chinese sex workers
NCT ID NCT07103525
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a program called INSPIRE, designed to reduce stigma and increase HIV testing among Chinese immigrant women who work in massage parlors in Queens, NYC. The program involves one-on-one conversations and text messages with a peer advocate over six weeks. Researchers will compare this to standard HIV prevention information to see if the tailored approach is more effective and acceptable.
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CUNY-Hunter College
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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New York, New York, 10032, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (one-on-one conversations and text messages with peer advocates)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an effective, community-driven way to increase HIV testing and prevention among a vulnerable, often overlooked group.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (70 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to other groups or settings, and the intervention may not lead to lasting behavior change.
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