Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Using PrEP, Doing it for Ourselves [UPDOs] Protective Styles: A Multi-level Intervention to Improve HIV Testing and PrEP Uptake Among At-risk Populations Living in the Southeastern Region of the United States

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new online program called UPDOs Protective Styles to help people in the southeastern United States learn about and start using PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medicine that helps prevent HIV. The study focuses on people who may be at higher risk for HIV and have not had equal access to PrEP. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does UPDOs help more people trust and understand PrEP? Does UPDOs increase the number of people who start and continue using PrEP? Researchers will compare two groups: One group will use UPDOs, which includes six weekly videos, blog discussions, and access to telehealth services through Q Care Plus. The other group will receive standard HIV prevention materials from the CDC. Participants will: Be recruited from 32 beauty salons in areas with high HIV rates. Complete surveys at the start of the study and again at 6, 12, 24, 32, and 52 weeks. Have access to HIV testing and PrEP prescriptions through Q Care Plus. This study will also look at how well the program works in different communities and how easy it is to use and share.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Black

• cisgender female

• Ages 18+

Locations
United States
North Carolina
Duke University School of Nursing
RECRUITING
Durham
Contact Information
Primary
Niasha Fray, MA, MSPH
Niasha.Fray@Duke.edu
919-668-8325
Backup
Schenita Randolph, PhD
schenita.randolph@duke.edu
919-684-3786
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2030-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 1000
Treatments
Experimental: Using PrEP, Doing it for Ourselves (UPDOs) intervention
This group will receive the UPDOs intervention that includes edutainment, e.g., videos, blogs, vlogs, and Q Care Plus.
Other: Standard of Care
This group will receive CDC standard of care, e.g., CDC videos and website.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Leads: Duke University

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