Clinical trials: Sex Behavior
HIV Infection
An Open Label Demonstration Project and Phase II Safety Study of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among 15 to 17 Year Old Young Men Who Have Sex With Men (YMSM)
Approximately 100 HIV-uninfected YMSM at high risk of acquiring HIV infection, between the ages of 15 and 17 inclusive will be enrolled across all participating Adolescent Medicine Trial Units (AMTUs).
- Trial name
- NCT01769456
- Testing
- PCC, Emtricitabine/tenofovir (FTC/TDF (Truvada®))
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV/AIDS, Depression
Tailored Response to Psychiatric Comorbidity to Improve HIV Care Engagement in the United States
This pilot randomized clinical trial will randomize 60 participants 1:1 to either enhanced usual care or to adapted Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA), a counseling intervention for HIV care engagement plus depression…
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Depression, Anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- TRACE (NCT04163341)
- Testing
- Adapted Common Elements Treatment Approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Michael J Mugavero, MD
LGBTQ, Sexual Behavior
Developing Online Interventions to Reduce Stigma-Related Stress, Sexual Health, and HIV Risk Among Young Chinese MSM
This study is a 2-arm RCT that will assess the efficacy of a culturally adapted, 10-session SGM-affirmative, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in Hunan province China.
- Conditions
- LGBTQ, Sexual Behavior, HIV Risk
- Trial name
- NCT04718194
- Testing
- ESTEEM iCBT, Self-monitoring control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Perimenopausal Depression
Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Reward Responsiveness
Using neuroimaging, the investigator will study the effects of estrogen on mood and brain function in perimenopausal women either with or without depression.
- Trial name
- PEERS (NCT02255175)
- Testing
- Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV Infections
The ADAPT Study: Use of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a method of preventing HIV infection through the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medications before exposure to HIV.
- Trial name
- ADAPT (NCT01327651)
- Testing
- Daily dosing, Time-driven dosing, Event-driven dosing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, South Africa and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 622 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HIV Prevention Trials Network
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism
Effect of Metformin on Sensitivity of the GnRH Pulse Generator to Suppression by Estradiol and Progesterone
Many, but not all, girls with high levels of the male hormone testosterone go on to develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01427595
- Testing
- Metformin, Progesterone, estrace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
HIV/AIDS, Medication Adherence
Measuring and Monitoring Adherence to ART With Pill Ingestible Sensor System
Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV-infection from a fatal to manageable disease but adherence to ART remains critical to optimize outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02797262
- Testing
- Proteus digital health feedback (PDHF) system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Impulse Control Disorder, Parkinson Disease
Naltrexone for Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of naltrexone in reducing ICD symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients taking a dopamine agonist.
- Trial name
- NCT01052831
- Testing
- Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen
Comparison of Cortisol Pump With Standard Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is located in the abdomen and produces small amounts of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Trial name
- NCT01859312
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone (Solucortef), Insulin pump (Medtronic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Hiv, Tobacco Smoking
Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Smoking Cessation in People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
To demonstrate whether four sessions of TBS improves attentional bias and craving in PLWHA smokers compared to four sessions of sham stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT05295953
- Testing
- TBS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Gopalkumar Rakesh
Healthy
Effect of Antidepressants on Sex Hormone Levels and Sexual Functioning
This study will evaluate the effect of antidepressants on sex hormone levels in women and if the potential changes in sex hormone levels are related to sexual side effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00611975
- Testing
- Fluoxetine, Bupropion
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Evaluation of Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis to Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections in PrEP Users and HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex With Men
The purpose of this study is to understand if taking an antibiotic called doxycycline by mouth as soon as possible after sexual contact without a condom can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including…
- Conditions
- Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis
- Trial name
- NCT03980223
- Testing
- Doxycycline Hyclate Delayed-Release 200 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 641 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obesity, Heart Failure
Sex and Obesity: Effects on Heart Failure Study
Sex has a major impact on myocardial metabolism and blood flow. In those without heart failure men's hearts tend to use proportionally more glucose and women's hearts use more fat and have higher blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT00776035
- Testing
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography), Echocardiogram, ^15O-water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Puerto Rico Cuidalos Parent-adolescent Program
Latino adolescents are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies. Puerto Rican adolescents, in particular, experience disparities in these areas, yet few adolescent and…
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pregnancy Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT03063385
- Testing
- Parental Communication intervention, Health promotion control condition
- Volunteers
- 660 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Adherence, Medication, Risk Behavior
DOT Diary Optimization Pilot: A Pilot Study to Optimize the DOT Diary App to Measure PrEP Adherence
The researchers are working with a technology company, AiCure, to develop a smartphone app, DOT Diary, which combines two drug adherence strategies.
- Conditions
- Adherence, Medication, Risk Behavior, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT03387462
- Testing
- Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Oral Tablet, DOT Diary mobile app
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc.
Hiv, Stigmatization
Simulation Training for Labor and Delivery Providers to Address HIV Stigma During Childbirth in Tanzania
This study will work in Tanzania to develop and pilot test a simulation and experiential learning intervention for labor and delivery providers, in order to address HIV stigma during childbirth.
- Conditions
- Hiv, Stigmatization, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT05271903
- Testing
- MAMA Intervention
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Self-Test Strategies and Linkage Incentives to Improve ART and PrEP Uptake in Men
This is a randomized controlled trial to test a combination behavioral and biomedical interventions to improve the HIV prevention and care cascades in a population of mobile men in a high priority setting (fishermen in Kenya).
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
- Trial name
- NCT04772469
- Testing
- Provision of multiple self-tests, Small monetary incentives, Use of SMS/text reminders to motivate adherence to ART or PrEP
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 934 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Ejaculation Delayed
A Clinical Investigation to Assess the Effectiveness of Benzocaine in NRL Condoms in Healthy Adult Men Who Feel They Ejaculate Too Quickly During Vaginal Sex
The investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of benzocaine in two NRL condoms compared with a standard NRL control without benzocaine in prolonging time to ejaculation in healthy adult men who feel they ejaculate too…
- Trial name
- NRL (NCT05840172)
- Testing
- Test condom A (NRL condom with 5% benzocaine paste), Test condom B (NRL condom with 3% benzocaine paste), Control NRL condom
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Lubricant Investigation in Men to Inhibit Transmission of HPV Infection
The LIMIT-Study is a placebo-controlled, double-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to explore the efficacy of a carrageenan-based lubricant as a topical microbicide for preventing HPV acquisition.
- Trial name
- LIMIT-HPV (NCT02354144)
- Testing
- Carrageenan-based gel, Control gel
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 258 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
HIV Associated Cognitive Motor Complex
Effect of Galantamine on Inflammation and Cognition
This study tests whether galantamine (GAL) reduces HIV-related inflammation and cognitive deficits. In this double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study, HIV-infected individuals (N=120; 60 smokers and 60 non-smokers) will be…
- Trial name
- CHI (NCT03384784)
- Testing
- Galantamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania