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HIV Infections Clinical Trial in Chicago, IL

Access cutting-edge hiv infections treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Chicago. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Hektoen Institute for Medical Research

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Chicago

    Convenient for IL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Chicago site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This HIV Infections Study in Chicago

Despite advances in HIV diagnostics, care and prevention strategies, infection rates among adolescent and young adult sexual and gender minorities (SGM) continue to rise in the United States (US). There is an urgent need to describe the epidemiology and trajectories of HIV acquisition in this population and to offer age and culturally appropriate scalable prevention interventions to those at highest risk of infection in the US. This project will engage and retain young SGM in an innovative longitudinal cohort, enroll participants in a dynamic established digital health retention platform (HMP; HealthMPowerment), monitor HIV risk and prevention behaviors and explore the socioecological factors that influence the use of new HIV prevention technologies (UG3 phase), while also allowing targeted testing of novel digital health interventions (UH3 phase). In Aim 1, the investigators will enroll and retain a large (n=6000; 3000/year), diverse cohort of sexually active, SGM adolescents and young adults, ages 13-34, using innovative digital recruitment, engagement and retention strategies. Over the course of the study, the investigators will longitudinally characterize the sexual behavior, HIV transmission risk, and PrEP uptake trajectories of SGM youth utilizing epidemiological trajectory analyses to identify the most effective points of intervention (Aim 2). This study will capitalize upon productive existing partnerships and digital health expertise to articulate the drivers of the ongoing HIV epidemic among the most vulnerable populations in the US in order to identify the most effective, expeditious and scalable strategies to address this ongoing public health crisis.

Sponsor: Hektoen Institute for Medical Research

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

For young adults ages 18-34: self-identified SGM young adults ages 18-34 who meet at least one of the following criteria:
1\) condomless anal or vaginal intercourse (CAI) with a cisgender man in the last 6 months OR
2\) sex with cisgender men and bacterial STI in the last 6 months OR
3\) anal or vaginal sex with a known HIV-infected partner in the last 6 months.
For adolescents 13-17: self-identified SGM adolescents ages 13-17 who have engaged in any sexual activity (e.g., oral, anal or vaginal sex)

Exclusion Criteria

under age 13
over age 34

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Chicago?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05848570) has an active research site in Chicago, IL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

HIV Infections Treatment Options in Chicago, IL

If you're searching for hiv infections treatment options in Chicago, IL, this clinical trial (NCT05848570) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Chicago research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced hiv infections specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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