๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-26

PrEP Intervention in Prince George's County, Maryland (NCT06141408)

A Community-based Intervention to Increase PrEP Initiation in Prince George's County, Maryland: Reducing HIV Stigma and Increasing Social Support

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: George Mason University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of the proposed research is to design a peer-based community intervention focused on addressing HIV stigma, and peer support to increase PrEP initiation in Prince George's County, MD. Participants will attend intervention events focused on stigma reduction and building community. Researchers will compare intervention and control group participants to see if there in a difference in PrEP initiation and adherence.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: George Mason University โ€” Fairfax, Virginia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • MPowerment PrEP Promotion Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • George Mason University โ€” Fairfax, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (202) 465-1249

Email: rturpin@gmu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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