HIV/STD Risk and PrEP Implementation Messaging Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men (NCT06183502)
Understanding HIV/STD Risk and Enhancing PrEP Implementation Messaging in a Diverse Community-Based Sample of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Transformational Era (MIC-DROP)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about awareness around PrEP use and adherence, condom use, sexual risk-taking behavior, and substance-using behaviors in men having sex with men. The main objective is to study a prospective cohort of MSM in Atlanta, Chicago, and San Diego to understand men's strategies to prevent HIV/Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs), including PrEP use and adherence, condom use, sexual risk-taking behavior, and substance-using behaviors Participants will complete: * Quantitative surveys quarterly * HIV/ STI testing every 6 months * Qualitative assessments: focus group discussions and in-depth interviews
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: San Diego State University — San Diego, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Quantitative survey (BEHAVIORAL)
- HIV and STI testing (PROCEDURE)
- Qualitative Assessment (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 (3 Sites)
- San Diego State University — San Diego, California
- Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
💰 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.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.