PrEP Intervention in Prince George's County, Maryland
A Community-based Intervention to Increase PrEP Initiation in Prince George's County, Maryland: Reducing HIV Stigma and Increasing Social Support
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · Men · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male * Black * HIV-negative * 18 years of age or older * Either residing in Prince George's County Maryland, or having a sexual partner in Prince George's County Maryland within the past year. Exclusion Criteria * HIV Positive * Refusal of HIV testing
About the study
The goal of the proposed research is to design a peer-based community intervention focused on addressing HIV stigma, and peer support to increase PrEP initiation in Prince George's County, MD. Participants will attend intervention events focused on stigma reduction and building community. Researchers will compare intervention and control group participants to see if there in a difference in PrEP initiation and adherence.
What is being tested
- MPowerment PrEP Promotion Intervention (behavioral)
Sponsor: George Mason University · Participants: 120 · Started: Mar 31, 2022
Contact the study team
- Rodman Turpin, PhD · Phone: 2024651249
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06141408
Locations in the U.S.
| Virginia | George Mason University, Fairfax |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.