Remote Alcohol Use Research Study
Researchers at the University of Florida are conducting a remote study to learn more about alcohol use and sexual behavior in individuals who are at an increased risk of HIV infection. Remote appointments will be conducted through a site at Northeastern University.
Fast Facts
MSM assigned male at birth ages 18-30
Drink Alcohol Frequently
Compensation Provided
Remote Appointments via Zoom
Study Background
Researchers at Northeastern University have partnered with the University of Florida to develop a mobile intervention that aims to reduce drinking and improve sexual health behavior to prevent HIV infection.
This program features a unique combination of interventions including:
- Motivational intervention
- Daily monitoring with personalized feedback
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Study Background
Researchers at Northeastern University have partnered with the University of Florida to develop a mobile intervention that aims to reduce drinking and improve sexual health behavior to prevent HIV infection.
This program features a unique combination of interventions including:
- Motivational intervention
- Daily monitoring with personalized feedback
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Principal Investigator: Robert Cook
Additional Information
Researchers at Northeastern University and the University of Florida are developing a mobile intervention that aims to reduce drinking and improve sexual health behaviors to prevent HIV infection.
You may qualify if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Assigned male at birth ages 18-30
- Frequent alcohol consumption
- Engaging in sexual intercourse with other males
- HIV negative
- Currently taking or willing to take PrEP
- Able to speak, read, and write in English
- Not using medications that interfere with PrEP (e.g., diuretics, nephrotoxic drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiretroviral drugs)
- No active hepatitis B infection
Over the course of this 6-month program, participants will attend remote study sessions including:
- Initial screening and consent
- In-person medical screening at the clinic of your choice if you have not attended one in the past 3 months
- Training on the mobile intervention
- Blood draw at 30 days to assess medication levels
- 6-month in-person follow up at the PrEP clinic of your choice, as well as brief virtual follow-up appointment with study staff
Participants will be compensated on a pro-rated basis for each portion of the study that they complete. Compensation is up to $400 in the course of study participation.