RecruitingNCT06894199

Work2Prevent Plus: Structural Intervention to Promote HIV Care in Black Sexual Minority Men

Sponsor

University of Chicago

Enrollment

132 participants

Start Date

Apr 22, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

HIV

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the pilot test of the employment program among young Black sexual minority men. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the feasibility and acceptability of the employment program? Young Black sexual minority male participants will attend the two day employment program and will complete four study surveys over the course of 13 months. Employment program facilitators will complete a study survey and participate in a focus group over the course of 1 day.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a program called Work2Prevent Plus, which provides job training and employment support to young Black gay and bisexual men, to see if having stable employment improves engagement in HIV prevention and care. The study also includes people involved in facilitating community-based HIV programs. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as male and have ever had sex with another man, AND you are Black or African American AND aged 18–29, OR - You are 18 or older and have helped facilitate or support the 'The Work Shop' program at a partnering organization **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already participated in the previous related study called 'Work2Prevent' Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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