Plain-English translation of NCT06074354 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 trial is testing MY-RIDE, a smartphone app designed to send personalized, timely messages and support to help young people experiencing homelessness reduce substance use and make safer sexual choices. The app aims to help participants think more clearly about HIV prevention, including taking a medication called PrEP (a pill that can prevent HIV infection), and to connect them with mental health and substance use services when they need them.
Young people experiencing homelessness face very high rates of HIV infection and substance use, often because they lack steady support and access to services. This study wants to see if a smartphone-based app can provide personalized help and motivation at the right moments to improve health and safety for this vulnerable population.
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You would be randomly assigned to either use the MY-RIDE app or to receive standard attention and support. The study lasts about 15 months, and you would use the app on your smartphone to receive personalized messages, track your progress, and access resources. You'll complete surveys and check-ins to help researchers understand whether the app is helping you stay safe and healthy.
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United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Collaborators
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Enrollment target
~450 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
August 2027
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Diane M Santa Maria, DrPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC, FSAHM
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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