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Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Heavy Drinking Among MSM in HIV Primary Care
NCT02709759 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of the present study is to conduct a fully-crossed 2 X 2 X 2 factorial randomized controlled trial with a diverse sample of 224 MSM recruited from 2 urban HIV primary care clinics (one in the Northeast and one in the South). The first study factor will compare brief advice (BA) vs. a motivational intervention (MI) that contains detailed personalized normative and HIV-specific feedback. The second factor compares an interactive text messaging (ITM) intervention vs. no text messaging. The final factor compares intervention of low intensity and duration (two sessions over 1 month) to extended intervention (EI) entailing 5 sessions over 9 months.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Brief Advice
- BEHAVIORAL Motivational intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Interactive text messaging
Study Locations (2)
Massachusetts
- Fenway Health — Boston
Rhode Island
- Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University — Providence
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 210 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-01-20 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02709759
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02709759 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 210 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Brown University, which has 268 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with HIV appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Brief Advice is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02709759 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Massachusetts, Rhode Island. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02709759 about?
NCT02709759 is a clinical study titled "Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Heavy Drinking Among MSM in HIV Primary Care". The purpose of the present study is to conduct a fully-crossed 2 X 2 X 2 factorial randomized controlled trial with a diverse sample of 224 MSM recruited from 2 urban HIV primary care clinics (one in the Northeast and one in the South). The first study factor will compare brief advice (BA) vs. a mot...
What is the current status of trial NCT02709759?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 210 participants. The study started on 2016-08. Estimated completion is 2022-01-20.
What conditions does trial NCT02709759 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HIV, Alcohol Drinking. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02709759?
The interventions under investigation include: Brief Advice (BEHAVIORAL), Motivational intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Interactive text messaging (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02709759?
This trial is sponsored by Brown University, which has 268 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02709759 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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