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Purpose

If, over time, data suggest the intervention impacts HIV preventive behavior at the population level, it will be unique in that it can be quickly and cost effectively scaled up to impact thousands of trans girls and nonbinary youth assigned male at birth.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 14 Years and 18 Years
Eligible Sex
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  1. assigned male sex at birth and currently have a non-cisgender identity (e.g., transgender girl, non-binary, gender fluid, unsure); 2. aged 14-18 years and have not yet graduated high school; 3. English-speaking; 4. the sole user of a cell phone with an unlimited text messaging plan; 5. have access to the Internet to complete online surveys; 6. intend to have the same cell number for the next 6 months; 7. provide informed assent; 8. not have taken part in a previous #TranscendentHealth study activity or know someone who is in the study to increase the diversity of input from transgirls, and 9. agree to enroll over the phone with study staff.

Exclusion Criteria

  • None beyond not meeting inclusion criteria

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Participants, but not researchers, will be blinded to study assignment.

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Information, Motivation and Skills arm 		Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information, motivation and behavioral skills about how to prevent HIV, as well as information about healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships, and navigating issues related to one's gender.
  • Behavioral: Transcendent Health
    Gender-inclusive HIV prevention program: Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information, motivation and behavioral skills about how to prevent HIV, as well as information about healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships, and navigating issues related to one's gender.
Placebo Comparator
Information Only arm 		Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information about HIV prevention and aspects of a healthy adolescent lifestyle (e.g., self-esteem).
  • Behavioral: Text Messaging with Information
    Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information about HIV prevention and aspects of a healthy adolescent lifestyle (e.g., self-esteem).

Recruiting Locations

Center for Innovative Public Health Research
San Clemente 5391791, California 5332921 92672-6745
Contact:
Michele L Ybarra, MPH PhD
877-302-6858
Michele@InnovativePublicHealth.org

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Center for Innovative Public Health Research

Study Contact

Michele Ybarra, PhD
8773026858
michele@innovativepublichealth.org

Notice

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