A study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a multi-component strategy to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence that integrates delivery of biomedical HIV prevention co-located with gender-affirming transgender care (hormonal therapy and medical monitoring) and Peer Health Navigation (PHN) using Strengths-Based Case Management (SBCM) professional supervision. Multi-site, open-label study with each participant randomized 1:1 to Immediate Intervention vs. 6-month Deferred Intervention Arms. Both arms will be provided PrEP and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment. Participants in the Immediate Intervention Arm will receive co-located gender-affirming medical care and PHN using SBCM starting at the Enrollment Visit. Participants in the Deferred Intervention Arm will receive linkage to external gender-affirming medical care and case management services during the deferred period and will transition to the study intervention six months following the Enrollment Visit.
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Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
304
Truvada, Descovy in the United States; Truvada in Brazil
Truvada, Descovy in the United States; Truvada in Brazil
Bridge HIV CRS
San Francisco, California, United States
Harlem Prevention Center CRS
New York, New York, United States
Penn Prevention CRS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Houston AIDS Research Team CRS
Houston, Texas, United States
Instituto de Pesquisa Clinicaq Evandro Chagas CRS
Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PrEP Uptake
Time to PrEP initiation is defined as the duration from enrollment to the PrEP start date.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
Self-reported adherence to daily PrEP by study visit
Time frame: 0-18 months
Acceptability and Feasibility of Co-located Services
Number of participants accepting co-located GAHT services at baseline and subsequent quarterly study visits.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Participant Retention at Weeks 26, 52 and 78
Participant retention at weeks 26, 52 and 78 by study arm. Retention defined as the number of participants who completed the visit divided by the number of participants who are expected or have completed the visit.
Time frame: Weeks 26, 52, 78
Acceptability and Feasibility of Peer Health Navigation
The average number of peer health navigator encounters.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Acceptability and Feasibility of Peer Health Navigation
Number of each type of peer health navigation encounter.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Acceptability and Feasibility of Co-located Services
Percentage of participants who report desire for co-located services at the end of the study
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
The average number of days to first PrEP permanent discontinuation.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
The median number of days to first PrEP permanent discontinuation.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
Participants with different levels of TFV-DP concentrations in DBS measured at quarterly follow-up visits after PrEP initiation.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
Participants with different levels FTC-TP concentrations in DBS measured at quarterly follow-up visits after PrEP initiation.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Adherence
The proportion of TGW determined to be adherent at the Week 26 visit was compared by study arm. PrEP adherence was defined as having a detectable concentration of PrEP (Truvada or Descovy) in DBS sample.
Time frame: Week 26
PrEP Persistent
PrEP persistent is defined as the proportion of study visits where a participant demonstrates high adherence to PrEP among those who initiated PrEP at the study clinic. High adherence at a visit is based on drug concentrations in dried blood spots (DBS): Truvada (TDF/FTC): TFV-DP ≥ 900 fmol/punch Descovy (TAF/FTC): TFV-DP ≥ 950 fmol/punch PrEP persistent reflects sustained high PrEP adherence across multiple visits over time, rather than high PrEP adherence at a single point.
Time frame: 0-18 months
PrEP Uptake
Comparison of PrEP uptake between study arms at the end of Week 26. PrEP uptake is defined as whether the participant initiated PrEP at the study clinic..
Time frame: Week 26
Examining Changes in Sexual Risk-taking Behavior
Describing condom use with HIV+ people, measured by assessments at enrollment and quarterly through Week 78.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Examining Changes in Sexual Risk-taking Behavior
Describing condom use with HIV unknown people, measured by assessments at enrollment and quarterly through Week 78.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Examining Changes in Sexual Risk-taking Behavior
Frequency of being high on drugs/drunk during sex, measured by assessments at enrollment and quarterly through Week 78.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Examining Changes in Sexual Risk-taking Behavior
Had sex for money/drugs/housing/food/other things, measured by assessments at enrollment and quarterly through Week 78.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Prevalence of STI Infection (GC, CT, Syphilis) at Baseline
To determine baseline prevalence of STIs (Neisseria gonorrhoeae \[GC\], Chlamydia trachomatis \[CT\], and Treponema pallidum (syphilis)) by study arm
Time frame: 0 months
Estimate Prevalence of Baseline Laboratory Values.
To obtain baseline laboratory data to evaluate the cohort's suitability for future PrEP intervention studies (e.g., prevalence of renal insufficiency, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, etc.). Logistic regression models will be used for estimating prevalence of baseline conditions.
Time frame: 0 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
Taken hormones for gender identity/transition
Time frame: 0-18 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
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Currently taking hormones for gender identity/transition
Time frame: 0-18 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
Where do you currently get your hormones?
Time frame: 0-18 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
Ever had a substance (like silicone or other fillers) injected to fill out face or make figure look more womanly
Time frame: 0-18 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
Ever had breast augmentation/surgery
Time frame: 0-18 months
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy by Visit
Ever had vaginoplasty/labiaplasty/SRS/GRS/GCS
Time frame: 0-18 months
Annual Incidence of HIV Infections
The number of incident HIV infections at each time point by arm. Note: The HIV infection reported at Week 26 occurred during an interim visit between Week 26 and Week 39.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Incidence of STI Infection (GC, CT, Syphilis)
To determine annual incidence of STIs (Neisseria gonorrhoeae \[GC\], Chlamydia trachomatis \[CT\], and Treponema pallidum (syphilis)) and to examine changes in STI over time by study arm.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Identify Demographic, Behavioral, Socioeconomic, and Psychosocial Factors Related to PrEP Uptake
PrEP uptake is defined as whether the participant initiated PrEP at the study clinic during the study cycle.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Identify Demographic, Behavioral, Socioeconomic, and Psychosocial Factors Associated With PrEP Adherence Across Study Visits.
The number of study visits at which participants were highly adherent to PrEP, among those who initiated PrEP at the study clinic. High adherence at a given visit is determined using drug concentrations in dried blood spots (DBS): Truvada: TFV-DP ≥ 900 fmol/punch Descovy: TFV-DP ≥ 950 fmol/punch Arm-level results are presented as the total number of visits at which participants in each arm were highly adherent to PrEP, reported as the number and percentage of visits.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Identify Demographic, Behavioral, Socioeconomic, and Psychosocial Factors Related to PrEP Persistence
PrEP persistence is defined as the proportion of study visits at which a participant demonstrates high adherence to PrEP among participants who initiated PrEP at the study clinic. High adherence at a given visit is determined using drug concentrations in dried blood spots (DBS): Truvada: TFV-DP ≥ 900 fmol/punch Descovy: TFV-DP ≥ 950 fmol/punch PrEP persistence reflects sustained high adherence across multiple visits over time per participant, rather than overall high adherence at all time points. For each participant, this proportion was converted to a percentage; arm-level results are presented as the mean of participant-level percentages in each arm in the outcome measure data table.
Time frame: 0-18 months
Identify Demographic, Behavioral, Socioeconomic, and Psychosocial Factors Related to Interest in Future HIV Research
An overall composite flag (Yes/No) for interest in future HIV research was created at the end of study using participant responses collected at enrollment, weeks 26, 52, and 78. Those who showed interest in future HIV research (Yes) were reported in the outcome measure data table.
Time frame: 0-18 months