Virtual Reality Tool for HIV and Substance Use Risk
Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool for At-Risk Trauma-Exposed Young People
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Substance Use Disorders
HIV Infections
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young men and adolescents who have faced trauma and may be at risk for HIV or substance use issues. Participants will take part in a study using virtual reality to explore these topics.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a young man who has sex with men or attracted to men.
- I am aged 15-30 years.
- I have experienced at least one traumatic event in my life.
- I am sexually active or plan to be in the next year.
- I live in the Charleston, SC/Tri-county area.
- I report using substances in the past year (ages 15-17) or 6 months (ages 18-30).
- I work directly with adolescents who have experienced trauma or substance use disorders.
You may not be able to join if
- I have psychotic symptoms.
- I have significant cognitive disability.
- I have a history of Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
- I have active suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
- I experience high levels of motion sickness.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This is a multi-phased study, funded through a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) K24 grant that aims to ultimately refine a virtual reality tool through qualitative and quantitative research targeting HIV and substance abuse risk behavior among at-risk young people who have experienced psychosocial trauma. Participants eligible for this study include young men who have sex with men (YMSM)/in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for YMSM are as follows:
* Someone who identifies as a YMSM or identifies as someone with romantic or physical attraction to individuals who identify as men
* Is aged 15-30 years
* Have experienced at least one ITE in lifetime (i.e., sexual assault, physical assault, witnessed do…
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