Plain-English translation of NCT05729256 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a short counseling session combined with 4 weeks of supportive text messages can help gay and bisexual men drink less heavily and make safer sexual decisions. The program focuses on real-world situations when people are drinking and making sexual choices in the moment. Researchers want to understand how alcohol affects decision-making and whether this type of brief intervention can help reduce HIV risk.
HIV transmission remains a major health concern for gay and bisexual men, especially when heavy drinking is involved, because alcohol can affect judgment about sexual safety. Very few HIV prevention programs have specifically addressed how to help people make safer choices when they're drinking and in high-arousal situations, so this study is designed to fill that gap.
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You would be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups attend a single counseling session—one focused on reducing drinking and making safer sexual choices, the other providing general education about drinking and sexual health. If you're in the main intervention group, you'll receive supportive text messages for 4 weeks. Throughout the study, you'll answer brief survey questions on your smartphone about your drinking, arousal, and sexual choices in real-world situations. The entire study lasts several weeks, and researchers are trying to understand what happens in your daily life, not just in clinic visits.
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