The TAIL-PrEP Study: Supporting Discontinuation of Injectable HIV Prevention
The TAIL-PrEP study aims to find the best ways to help people safely stop using long-acting injectable medications for HIV prevention, specifically cabotegravir (cab-LA) and lenacapavir (LEN). These medications are very effective, but stopping them can be tricky because the drug stays in the body for a while, which could lead to drug resistance if HIV is acquired. This study will test an intervention that includes monthly drug level monitoring and personalized coaching for those stopping cab-LA, or a one-time coaching session for those considering stopping cab-LA or LEN. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and practical for patients. You might be able to join if you are at least 18 years old, HIV-negative, speak English, and have internet access for online calls. The study is currently recruiting about 30 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study with an unclear phase, planning to enroll 30 participants. It will assess the acceptability and feasibility of the TAIL-PrEP intervention.
- What's involved
- For those discontinuing cab-LA, commitments include monthly cab-LA monitoring with self-collected specimens and monthly HIV prevention coaching. For those considering discontinuing cab-LA or LEN, it involves a one-time HIV prevention coaching session.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoints, acceptability and feasibility, are measured at 6 months.
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The TAIL-PrEP Study
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Kathrine A Meyers, DrPH · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Columbia University
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What this trial measures
- Acceptability among Patients6 months
Acceptability of the intervention will be assessed using the validated Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM). AIM is a 4-item scale where respondents rate each item using a 5-point ordinal scale that ranges from 1="completely disagree" to 5="completely agree". The AIM is scored by averaging responses across the 4 items. A higher average score indicates greater acceptability, which is a better outcome.
- Feasibility among Patients6 months
Feasibility of the intervention will be assessed using the validated Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM). FIM is a 4-item scale where respondents rate each item using a 5-point ordinal scale that ranges from 1="completely disagree" to 5="completely agree". The FIM is scored by averaging responses across the 4 items. A higher average score indicates greater feasibility, which is a better outcome.