💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
SHAG is a text messaging-based HIV prevention program designed for cisgender sexual minority boys and men 13-20 years of age across the United States. Investigators will test it against a control group that receives messages about healthy lifestyle.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
1. have been assigned male sex at birth and currently have a cisgender identity;
2. be aged 13-22 years old;
3. have had anal sex in the past 12 months;
4. be English-speaking;
5. exclusively own a cell phone with an unlimited text messaging plan and intend to have the same cell phone number for the next 6 months;
6. have Internet access to complete online surveys;
7. provide informed assent for those under 18, and consent for those 18 years of age and older, including a capacity to consent and a positive self-safety assessment;
8. Willing to take an OraQuick home test to confirm HIV negativity for youth who are 19-20 years of age or 18 years old and graduated high school. If they agree to do the test but do not upload a photo of their result, they will be eligible if they self-report a negative sero-status. Youth 18 years old who have not graduated high school, and 13-17 years of age will be asked to take a home test. If they determine that they cannot do so safely, they will be allowed to self-report their sero-status; and
9. not currently enrolled in another HIV prevention program; or
10. know anyone already enrolled in the RCT.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being HIV positive
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What it tests
- Sexual health advocacy for guys
- Healthy lifestyle control
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
San Clemente, United States
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
San Clemente, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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