Optimizing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico

Last updated: May 29, 2025
Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical Study ID

NCT05804461
2290030276
  • Ages 21-99
  • Male
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

To develop, assess and compare the effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Latino MSM group - Inclusion Criteria:

  • Biological male

  • Age 21 or older

  • Self-reported HIV negative or unknown status

  • Not using PrEP (participants who have discontinued PrEP use can participate in thestudy), Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)

  • Presenting at least one of the eligibility criteria for PrEP as established by theCDC (including men who have had an infection (STI) in the past 6 months, HIVpositive sexual partner)

  • Access to a portable technology device (e.g., phone, tablet, laptop) or desktopcomputer access to internet connection

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • HIV positive individual

  • Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs

  • Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms

  • Evidence of major cognitive impairment

  • Inability to speak and read in Spanish

Healthcare Providers group - Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 21 or older

  • Providing PrEP related health services at time of enrollment (e.g., case management,clinical services)

  • Spanish fluency (ability to write and read in Spanish)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of being under the effects of alcohol or drugs

  • Indication of unstable or serious psychiatric symptoms

  • Evidence of major cognitive impairment

  • Inability to speak and read in Spanish

Study Design

Total Participants: 182
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Motivational Interviewing
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

    San Juan, 00936
    Puerto Rico

    Active - Recruiting

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