RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06927856

The Test-to-PrEP Study

Test-to-PrEP: A Randomized Hybrid Implementation/Effectiveness Trial of a Social Network Strategy to Increase Equitable Reach of HIV Testing and PrEP Information

Sponsor

University of Miami

Enrollment

320 participants

Start Date

Apr 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV Infections

Summary

To compare the effectiveness of two social network strategies (direct distribution and referral-based distribution) in increasing HIV self-testing (HIVST) completion rates among social network contacts of current Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) clients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether people already taking PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) can help their friends and contacts get tested for HIV and learn about PrEP. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently taking PrEP prescribed by a RAPID clinic - You are 18 years of age or older - You can identify people in your social network who might benefit from HIV self-testing or PrEP information - You are willing to participate for the duration of the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are 17 years old or younger - You cannot identify anyone in your network who might benefit from HIV testing information - You are unable or unwilling to follow study procedures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTest-to-PrEP

Participants, called Egos, will come once to the clinic throughout the duration of the study, for up to 1 hour. During the visit, participants will receive up to 4 Test-to-PrEP Packs, which include an HIV self-test kit and HIV prevention education materials and a brief (approximately 15 minutes) training. The training includes instructions on how to initiate conversations related to HIV, HIV testing, and HIV prevention, as well as proper handling of the HIV self-test kit. Participants are asked to distribute the Test-to-PrEP Packs to Social Network Contacts (peers), called Alters.

BEHAVIORALAccess by Referral

Participants, called Egos, will receive up to 4 Access by Referral Cards once. Participants will receive a brief (approximately 15 minutes) training. The training includes instructions on how to initiate conversations related to HIV, HIV testing, and HIV prevention, as well as proper handling of the HIV self-test kit. Participants are asked to distribute the Access by Referral Cards to Social Network Contacts (peers), also called Alters. The Referral Card can be used to order a Test-to-PrEP Pack, including the HIV self-test and HIV prevention education material, that will be mailed to an address of the Alter's choice.