🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-13
Optimizing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico (NCT05804461)
Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Latino MSM in Puerto Rico: A Comparative Effectiveness Study
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To develop, assess and compare the effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Latino eligible men in Puerto Rico.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — San Juan
Age range: 21 Years to 99 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Motivational Interviewing (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — San Juan,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (787) 758-2525
Email: souhail.malave@upr.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.