Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention and Risk: Treatment With a New Emphasis on Relationships (NCT NCT03396367)

NCT ID: NCT03396367

Last Updated: 2025-10-29

Results Overview

The self-reported number of illicit drug use days (not including marijuana) in the past 30 days

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

196 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 3-Month, 6-Month, 9-Month, 12-Month

Results posted on

2025-10-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Partner Intervention
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Education Intervention
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
Overall Study
STARTED
94
102
Overall Study
COMPLETED
94
102
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Prevention and Risk: Treatment With a New Emphasis on Relationships

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Education Intervention
n=102 Participants
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
Total
n=196 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Partner Intervention
n=94 Participants
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Age, Continuous
27 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=7 Participants
26.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=5 Participants
26.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Cisgender Male
102 Participants
n=7 Participants
196 Participants
n=5 Participants
94 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
47 Participants
n=7 Participants
100 Participants
n=5 Participants
53 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Latino or Hispanic
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian, Pacific Islander
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiracial or another identity
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sexual Identity
Gay
88 Participants
n=7 Participants
158 Participants
n=5 Participants
70 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sexual Identity
Bisexual
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sexual Identity
Queer or another Identity
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sexual Identity
unknown
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Residence
Northeast
95 Participants
n=7 Participants
178 Participants
n=5 Participants
83 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Residence
Elsewhere in the US
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
Less than a 4 year degree
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
4 year degree or higher
77 Participants
n=7 Participants
151 Participants
n=5 Participants
74 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
unknown
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
PrEP status
Not taking PrEP
44 Participants
n=7 Participants
88 Participants
n=5 Participants
44 Participants
n=5 Participants
PrEP status
Current PrEP perscription
58 Participants
n=7 Participants
108 Participants
n=5 Participants
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
Interpersonal Communication Communication Competence Scale
44.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9 • n=7 Participants
43.8 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9 • n=5 Participants
43.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9 • n=5 Participants
Approximation to an Ideal subscale of the Multiple Determinants of Relationship Commitment Inventory
15.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.1 • n=7 Participants
15.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.4 • n=5 Participants
15.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.7 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-Month, 6-Month, 9-Month, 12-Month

Population: intent-to-treat population

The self-reported number of illicit drug use days (not including marijuana) in the past 30 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Partner Intervention
n=94 Participants
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Education Intervention
n=102 Participants
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
Illicit Drug Use Days
Baseline
1.49 days
Standard Deviation 5.37
.80 days
Standard Deviation 2.14
Illicit Drug Use Days
3-month
1.16 days
Standard Deviation 3.83
0.83 days
Standard Deviation 2.3
Illicit Drug Use Days
6-month
.67 days
Standard Deviation 1.79
.56 days
Standard Deviation 1.29
Illicit Drug Use Days
9-month
1.08 days
Standard Deviation 3.62
.81 days
Standard Deviation 2.30
Illicit Drug Use Days
12-month
.66 days
Standard Deviation 1.49
.67 days
Standard Deviation 1.55

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-Month, 6-Month, 9-Month, 12-Month

Population: intent-to-treat population

The self-reported number of cannabis drug use days in the past 30 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Partner Intervention
n=94 Participants
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Education Intervention
n=102 Participants
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
Cannabis Use Days
Baseline
9.68 days
Standard Deviation 11.25
7.59 days
Standard Deviation 10.64
Cannabis Use Days
3-Month
9.28 days
Standard Deviation 11.58
7.49 days
Standard Deviation 10.33
Cannabis Use Days
6-Month
9.13 days
Standard Deviation 11.63
7.27 days
Standard Deviation 10.39
Cannabis Use Days
9-Month
10.04 days
Standard Deviation 12.24
6.88 days
Standard Deviation 10.73
Cannabis Use Days
12-Month
10.04 days
Standard Deviation 12.55
6.61 days
Standard Deviation 10.64

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-Month, 6-Month, 9-Month, 12-Month

Population: intent-to-treat population

The percentage of participants in each condition reporting sexual HIV transmission risk with a casual partner (any condomless sex with a casual partner in the absence of PrEP).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Partner Intervention
n=94 Participants
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Education Intervention
n=102 Participants
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
Number (Proportion) of Participants Who Report Sexual HIV Transmission Risk With Casual Partners
Baseline
16 Participants
16 Participants
Number (Proportion) of Participants Who Report Sexual HIV Transmission Risk With Casual Partners
3-Month
8 Participants
10 Participants
Number (Proportion) of Participants Who Report Sexual HIV Transmission Risk With Casual Partners
6-Month
5 Participants
5 Participants
Number (Proportion) of Participants Who Report Sexual HIV Transmission Risk With Casual Partners
9-Month
6 Participants
6 Participants
Number (Proportion) of Participants Who Report Sexual HIV Transmission Risk With Casual Partners
12-Month
11 Participants
12 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-Month, 6-Month, 9-Month, 12-Month,

Population: intent-to-treat population

The percentage participants in each condition who report having a current PrEP prescription at the time of follow-up.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Partner Intervention
n=94 Participants
The PATRNER intervention addresses, drug use, PrEP uptake/adherence, and HIV transmission risk by enhancing communication skills by integrating motivational interviewing and video-based communication skills training.
Education Intervention
n=102 Participants
The Education intervention consists of a 4-session health education intervention that addresses sexual risk and substance use through a lecture and question and answer format.
The Number (Proportion) of Participants Reporting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake
9-Month
52 Participants
45 Participants
The Number (Proportion) of Participants Reporting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake
Baseline
50 Participants
58 Participants
The Number (Proportion) of Participants Reporting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake
3-Month
42 Participants
51 Participants
The Number (Proportion) of Participants Reporting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake
6-Month
50 Participants
47 Participants
The Number (Proportion) of Participants Reporting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake
12-Month
43 Participants
46 Participants

Adverse Events

PARTNER Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Education Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Tyrel Starks

Hunter College

Phone: 212-772-5550

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place