Couples Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Drug Use and HIV Risk in Vulnerable Male Couples

Launched by HUNTER COLLEGE OF CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · Mar 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special counseling method called Couples Motivational Interviewing (MI) to see if it can help reduce drug use and lower the risk of HIV among male couples. In this study, couples will be divided into two groups: one group will receive the Couples MI sessions, while the other group will get standard HIV testing and counseling. The goal is to understand if the Couples MI approach is more effective in helping these couples manage their substance use and protect themselves from HIV.

To participate in this trial, you need to be a male between 18 and 34 years old and be in a committed relationship with another cisgender male for at least three months. One partner must be HIV negative, and at least one of you should have used drugs in the last month. You also need to have engaged in some behaviors that increase the risk of HIV transmission, like having unprotected sex with someone who is not your main partner. If you and your partner meet these criteria and are interested, you can join the study, which is currently recruiting participants. During the trial, you can expect to receive support and counseling aimed at improving your health and relationship.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Have a main partner who is another cisgender male and have been in a relationship for 3 month or longer
• • Index participant must be between 18 and 55; Main partner can be any age 18 and older
• • One participant must be HIV negative (as confirmed by rapid test)
• • One participant must have used at least 1 drug in the past 30 days (cocaine/crack, opiates, misuse of prescription medication, stimulants, psychedelics, ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, amyl nitrite)
• • Index participant must have engaged in TRB in the past 30 days- Defined as CAS with a casual partner, or a serodiscordant or non-monogamous main partner
• • Live in the United States
• • Speak and read English
• • Exclusion Criteria
• • Any signs of serious mental illness or cognitive deficit
• • Current suicidal/homicidal ideations
• • History of IPV with their main partner and safety concerns in the current relationship.