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Couples Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Drug Use and HIV Risk in Vulnerable Male Couples

Hunter College of City University of New York

Start Date

5/25/2024

Completion Date

2/1/2029

Summary

This study utilizes a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the efficacy of couples motivational interviewing (MI) to reduce the frequency and severity of illicit drug use and frequency of HIV transmission risk behavior (TRB). Participants are randomized to one of two conditions: couples MI or standard couples HIV testing and counseling (CHTC).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 55 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a main partner who is another cisgender male and have been in a relationship for 3 month or longer * Index participant must be between 18 and 55; Main partner can be any age 18 and older * One participant must be HIV negative (as confirmed by rapid test) * One participant must have used at least 1 drug in the past 30 days (cocaine/crack, opiates, misuse of prescription medication, stimulants, psychedelics, ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, amyl nitrite) * Index participant must have engaged in TRB in the past 30 days- Defined as CAS with a casual partner, or a serodiscordant or non-monogamous main partner * Live in the United States * Speak and read English Exclusion Criteria * Any signs of serious mental illness or cognitive deficit * Current suicidal/homicidal ideations * History of IPV with their main partner and safety concerns in the current relationship.

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Couples Health Project

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Conditions

Substance UseHIV Infections

Locations

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan 48201

United States

Hunter College

New York, New York 10018

United States

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

United States