Daily text messages to reduce drinking and HIV risk
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This study tests whether daily text messages can help men who have sex with men reduce their drinking and risky sexual behaviors. If you're interested in making changes, you might be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You were born male and identify as male.
- You own and use a smartphone that can receive texts every day.
- You tested negative for HIV in the last 2 years.
- You're open to thinking about changing your drinking habits.
- You're not in a sexually exclusive relationship.
- In the last 3 months, you had at least 3 condomless sex encounters with men and you have 5 or more drinks 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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