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New study aims to improve HIV prevention messages for gay and bisexual men

NCT ID NCT06183502

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study tracks HIV/STD prevention behaviors in 1,275 gay and bisexual men in Atlanta, Chicago, and San Diego. Participants complete surveys and HIV/STD testing over two years. The goal is to understand how men use PrEP, condoms, and other strategies, and to develop better public health messages to close prevention gaps.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help create better public health messages that encourage more men to use PrEP and reduce HIV/STD infections.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot directly change health outcomes, and results may not apply to all communities.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

675 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Primary recruitment sources will be through online targeted advertisements to adult men in the three metropolitan areas (Atlanta, Detroit, and San Diego), including social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat, Grindr, and other dating apps. Additionally, recruitment will be done through referrals from local clinics and community-based organizations. These organizations may provide palm cards or QR codes for interested participants to reach the eligibility screening survey.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male at birth * Self-identify as Cis-gender Male * Ages 18 or older * ≥1 Male anal sex partner in the 6 months before the baseline screener * Live in or near Atlanta, Chicago, or San Diego * Owns cell phone with data service * Willing to download a health-related app to their cell phone as part of the research study * Willing to participate in a 2-year cohort study with quarterly surveys and HIV and mailed STI self-testing * Able to provide ≥ 2 means of contact * Not currently enrolled in another HIV prevention clinical trial * Not currently living with HIV Exclusion Criteria: * Female at birth * Do not self-identify as Cis-gender Male * Individuals \< 18 years of age * HIV positive status * No male anal sex partner in the 6 months before the baseline interview * Does not own a mobile phone with data service * Not willing to download a health-related app to their cell phone as part of the research study * Live outside the metro Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and/or planning to move from the Atlanta area in the next 2 years * Currently enrolled in an HIV prevention or treatment clinical trial

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Homosexuality sexually transmitted disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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GAY Pre-exposure prophylaxis Sexually transmitted infections

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30307, United States

  • San Diego State University

    San Diego, California, 92182, United States

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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