Enhancing PrEP Uptake and Retention Among Latine TGW and GBM in the South Using Long-Acting Injectable PrEP
INCLUSION - Enhancing PrEP Uptake and Retention Among Latine Transgender Women and Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in the South Using Long-Acting Injectable PrEP
Duke University
100 participants
Jan 13, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this project is to test a culturally-tailored, community-delivered long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir) program for Latine gay and bisexual men (GBM) and transgender women (TGW). The objective is to evaluate whether this intervention demonstrates greater persistence on lenacapavir for Latine GBM and TGW compared with what has been observed historically at the Duke PrEP Clinic.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Participants must be assigned male sex at birth.
- Report sexual activity with a someone assigned male at birth OR identify as GBM or TGW; be HIV-negative.
- Identify as Hispanic and/or Latine .
- Be able to provide informed consent in English or Spanish .
- Be 18 years or older .
- Weigh at least 77 lbs (35 kg) by self-reported weight.
- Interested in PrEP and willing to undergo the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Individuals living with HIV.
- Individuals assigned female sex at birth will be excluded.
- Individuals who are currently taking oral PrEP from another source and are not willing to switch to lenacapavir for PrEP for the duration of the study will also be excluded.
- Individuals who report a history of severe renal or hepatic disease or with clinical stigmata of either disease on physical exam as assessed by a study clinician will be excluded.
- Individuals taking a medication with a significant interaction with lenacapavir will be excluded from the study.
Interventions
Culturally-tailored, community-delivered long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir)
Locations(1)
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NCT07218211