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Alcohol and "Heat of the Moment" Sexual Decision Making
NCT05729256 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) continues to be the major route of transmission for MSM. Thus, to reduce the incidence of HIV, it is critical to identify how contextual risk factors influence CAI and develop behavioral strategies that modify risk factors directly or reduce their influence on behavior. This study will examine the mechanisms through which one of the central contextual risk factors, heavy drinking, influences sexual decision processes in the natural environment and test the benefit of a brief intervention designed to reduce sexual risk behavior among those who engage in heavy drinking.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Self-Regulation Intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Brief Advice and Information
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Boston University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 354 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05729256
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05729256 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. 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 354 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University Charles River Campus, which has 148 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Alcohol Drinking appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Self-Regulation Intervention 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: NCT05729256 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. 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 NCT05729256 about?
NCT05729256 is a clinical study titled "Alcohol and "Heat of the Moment" Sexual Decision Making". HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) continues to be the major route of transmission for MSM. Thus, to reduce the incidence of HIV, it is critical to identify how contextual risk factors infl...
What is the current status of trial NCT05729256?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 354 participants. The study started on 2023-11-01. Estimated completion is 2026-11.
What conditions does trial NCT05729256 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Drinking, Hiv, Sex, Unsafe. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05729256?
The interventions under investigation include: Self-Regulation Intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Brief Advice and Information (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05729256?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus, which has 148 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05729256 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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