Remote Alcohol & Sexual Health Research Study
Researchers at Emory University are conducting a study on a text-messaging program designed to support safer drinking and sexual health for young adult men across the U.S.
Fast Facts
Adult Men Who Have Sex With Men
Drink Regularly
Compensation
Provided Up To $250
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Project SPACE is testing “Gametime,” a supportive text-messaging program created to help young adult men make informed, safer choices around drinking and sex.
Gametime was co-developed with peers and researchers to offer practical tips, reflection prompts, and supportive messages that fit naturally into daily life. The goal is to understand how easy the program is to use and how helpful participants find the messages as they navigate real-world situations.
Through this study, participants’ feedback will directly shape the next generation of digital tools aimed at promoting safety, confidence, and well-being for young adults who drink. By sharing your experience, you’ll help researchers improve the program and future interventions designed for your community.
Study Background
Project SPACE is testing “Gametime,” a supportive text-messaging program created to help young adult men make informed, safer choices around drinking and sex.
Gametime was co-developed with peers and researchers to offer practical tips, reflection prompts, and supportive messages that fit naturally into daily life. The goal is to understand how easy the program is to use and how helpful participants find the messages as they navigate real-world situations.
Through this study, participants’ feedback will directly shape the next generation of digital tools aimed at promoting safety, confidence, and well-being for young adults who drink. By sharing your experience, you’ll help researchers improve the program and future interventions designed for your community.
Additional Information
The study aims to test and improve Gametime, a text-messaging program designed to support safer drinking and sexual decision-making among young adult men. Researchers want to understand how usable, engaging, and helpful the messages are.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult men who have sex with men
- Drink regularly
- Interested in changing alcohol and sexual habits
- May benefit from HIV prevention services
- Had condomless sexual encounters with men in the past 3 months
- Have not previously participated in Project SPACE research (e.g., community advisory board or pilot tests)
If eligible, you will:
Complete a brief online screening, enrollment, and consent form.
Join a short virtual orientation to learn how Gametime works.
Receive daily text messages for 8 weeks and respond to brief prompts.
Complete short check-ins and a final survey at the end of the study.
All activities take place online through your smartphone.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.