Intervention for Sexual and Biomedical HIV Prevention in Vulnerable U.S. Young Adults

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL · Oct 19, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to help young adults in Baltimore improve their economic stability and reduce the risk of HIV infection. The study will involve about 780 participants aged 18 to 24 who identify as African-American and have faced economic challenges in the past year. Participants will be randomly placed into two groups: one group will receive text messages with job openings, while the other group will get the same job information plus additional support like educational sessions on HIV prevention, mentorship, and small financial grants to help with employment.

To be eligible for this study, you must be between 18 and 24 years old, sexually active in the past year, and able to receive text messages on a mobile phone. The goal is to see if providing more resources and education can help young adults not only find jobs but also make safer choices regarding their health. If you join, you can expect to receive helpful information and support that could positively impact your life.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria are:
• • Aged 18-24
• • African-American
• • Economically-vulnerable in past 12 months
• • Sexually active in past 12 months
• • Living in Baltimore
• • Has access to mobile phone with text messaging
• Exclusion criteria are:
• • Aged 17 or younger
• • Older than 24 years
• • Unwilling to provide consent for study participation