Actively Recruiting
Alcohol and "Heat of the Moment" Sexual Decision Making
Led by Boston University Charles River Campus · Updated on 2025-02-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Boston University Charles River Campus
Lead Sponsor
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Syracuse University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) continues to be the major route of transmission for MSM. Thus, to reduce the incidence of HIV, it is critical to identify how contextual risk factors influence CAI and develop behavioral strategies that modify risk factors directly or reduce their influence on behavior. This study will examine the mechanisms through which one of the central contextual risk factors, heavy drinking, influences sexual decision processes in the natural environment and test the benefit of a brief intervention designed to reduce sexual risk behavior among those who engage in heavy drinking.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Alcohol and "Heat of the Moment" Sexual Decision Making
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- At least 18 years of age
- Cisgender man who has had condomless anal intercourse with another man in the past 3 months
- Engaged in heavy drinking (more than 14 drinks per week or a heavy drinking episode of more than 4 drinks on an occasion in the past month)
- Has a smartphone
You will not qualify if you...
- HIV-infection
- Currently using PrEP
- In an exclusive monogamous sexual relationship
- History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other psychotic disorder, or current suicidal intent
- Current treatment for alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder
- Unable to provide one or more individuals who can serve as an alternate contact
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Boston University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Tibor Palfai, PhD
CONTACT
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Maya Kratzer
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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