Optimizing PrEP Uptake & Adherence Among Male Sex Workers (MSW) Using a 2-stage Randomization Design

NCT ID: NCT03086057

Last Updated: 2021-03-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

111 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-05-01

Study Completion Date

2019-12-15

Brief Summary

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"PrEPare for Work" is a two-stage randomized controlled pilot trial which utilizes a behavioral intervention to optimize the uptake and adherence of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Male Sex Workers (MSW).

Detailed Description

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The "PrEPare for Work" package includes two behavioral intervention components:

1. Strengths-based case management for PrEP initiation, and
2. Counseling and problem-solving PrEP adherence intervention that addresses individualized barriers to optimal use.

Stage 1: MSW will be equally randomized to receive either the strengths-based case management or standard of care referral to PrEP clinic.

Stage 2: Those from stage 1 who initiate PrEP , regardless of stage 1 randomization condition, will then be equally randomized to either the "PrEPare for Work" adherence intervention or standard of care comparison condition.

Conditions

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Prevention

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

In Stage 1, individuals will be randomized (1:1) to receive the experimental PrEP navigation or standard of care. Among those who uptake PrEP in Stage 1, we will randomize those participants in Stage 2 (1:1) to receive the experimental adherence counseling or standard of care.
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Strength Based Case Management

Stage 1: Support, facilitate, and assist in linkage to PrEP clinic and to facilitate initiation of, and obtaining, PrEP medications.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

PrEPare for Work: Strength Based Case Management (Stage 1)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Support, facilitate, and assist in linkage to PrEP clinic and to facilitate initiation of, and obtaining, PrEP medications.

PrEP adherence training and counseling

Stage 2: Up to three adherence training and counseling intervention sessions (once per week for two to three weeks) with a clinical interventionist.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

PrEPare for Work: Adherence Training and Counseling (Stage 2)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Up to three adherence training and counseling intervention sessions (once per week for two to three weeks) with a clinical interventionist.

Standard of Care:Stage 1

Stage 1: Referral to The Miriam Hospital PrEP Clinic.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Standard of Care: Stage 2

Stage 2: Doctor visit every three months to assess for side effects and receive a HIV test.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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PrEPare for Work: Strength Based Case Management (Stage 1)

Support, facilitate, and assist in linkage to PrEP clinic and to facilitate initiation of, and obtaining, PrEP medications.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

PrEPare for Work: Adherence Training and Counseling (Stage 2)

Up to three adherence training and counseling intervention sessions (once per week for two to three weeks) with a clinical interventionist.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years of age or older
* Biological male at birth and current male gender identity
* Exchanged sex for money or drugs with another man in the past 3 months
* Report behavioral risk for HIV infection, consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for prescribing PrEP: condomless anal intercourse with at least one HIV-infected or unknown serostatus partner in the past three months
* HIV uninfected by antibody test\* Stage 2
* Able to understand and speak English (for consent and counseling)
* Mental competency to provide voluntary informed consent
* Lives in the New England area
* Willing to initiate PrEP

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable to provide informed consent, including as a result of severe mental illness requiring immediate treatment or mental illness limiting the ability to participate
* HIV Positive at baseline
* Infected with Hepatitis B or diagnosed with renal insufficiency (glomerular filtration rate \< 50) \*Stage 2
* History of or current medical conditions that would preclude taking Truvada for PrEP \*Stage 2
* Currently taking Truvada for PrEP
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The Miriam Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Brown University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Matthew Mimiaga

ScD, MPH

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Matthew J Mimiaga, ScD, MPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Brown University, School of Public Health, Center for Health Equity Research

Locations

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The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status

Brown University School of Public Health

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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1R34MH110369-01

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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