Examining the Health Effects of NPOWER365 Among Black Same Gender Loving Men

Conditions: Sexual and Gender Minorities, Social Stigma, Medication Adherence, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 350

Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Summary

This research study aims to test the effectiveness, reach, and maintenance over time of the NPOWER365 HIV care intervention for Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) living with HIV. NPOWER365 is a BMSM community-developed multicomponent intervention that aims to: 1) Support daily health promotion via HIV health education and health maintenance reminders; 2) Foster positive social connections among BMSM via online moderated forums, interpersonal chats, and community calendars; 3) Connect clients to BMSM-affirming healthcare, including HIV treatment and mental healthcare; 4) Provide resources for housing, transportation, and other economic empowerment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Identify as Black or African American, regardless of ethnicity 2. Identify as male, regardless of sex assigned at birth 3. Are living with HIV and prescribed a daily ART regimen 4. Are age ≥ 18; 5. Have sex with men 6. Own an internet-connected device (e.g., smartphone, tablet) 7. Reside in the Atlanta-area EHE jurisdictions. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Lack of English fluency 2. Past participation in the pilot.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06315218). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.