Text messages to reduce drinking and HIV risk
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This study tests whether daily text messages can help reduce drinking and lower HIV risk. It is for men who have sex with men and who drink heavily, and uses simple text check-ins to support healthier choices.
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Who can take part
- You were born male and identify as a man.
- You have a smartphone that can receive text messages every day.
- You tested negative for HIV within the last two years.
- You are open to thinking about changing your drinking habits.
- You are not in a sexually exclusive (monogamous) relationship.
- In the last three months, you had condomless sex with at least 3 men and you drink at least 5 standard drinks in one sitting at least once a week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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