ArticleJMIR research protocols2019
A Mobile-Based App (MyChoices) to Increase Uptake of HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis by Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Testing of the JomPrEP App for HIV Prevention Among Malaysian MSM
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53 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 76 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of HIV/syphilis co-infection among men who have sex with men in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Evidence and implication of interventions across various socioecological levels to address pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence among men who have sex with men in the United States: a systematic review.AIDS research and therapy · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of eHealth Interventions Addressing HIV/STI Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.AIDS and behavior · 2019Pooled it
- Characterizing the Role of Neighborhood Disadvantage in a Digital PrEP Intervention for Young Sexual and Gender Minority Men.AIDS and behavior · 2026Trial
- Randomized Controlled Trial of a HIV Prevention App to Increase Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: The HealthMindr PrEP Study.Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) · 2025Trial
- The Effects of MyChoices and LYNX Mobile Apps on HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use by Young US Sexual Minority Men: Results From a National Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2025Trial
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- Studying the Digital Intervention Engagement-Mediated Relationship Between Intrapersonal Measures and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Uptake and Acceptability of MyChoices: Results of a Pilot RCT of a Mobile App Designed to Increase HIV Testing and PrEP Uptake Among Young American MSM.AIDS and behavior · 2022Trial
- Youth-friendly services and a mobile phone application to promote adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent men who have sex with men and transgender women at-risk for HIV in Thailand: a randomized control trial.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2020Trial
- Pilot Study of a Multilevel Mobile Health App for Substance Use, Sexual Risk Behaviors, and Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Among Youth: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Trial
- Digital health promotion strategies to increase HIV testing uptake among key populations: a scoping review.Cadernos de saude publica · 2026Article
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- Mobile Apps for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention in Canada, Mexico, and the United States: Environmental Scan.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
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- Implementation Determinants of PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral among HIV Test Counselors.AIDS and behavior · 2025Article
- Centering Youth Voice in the Adaptation of an mHealth Intervention for Young Adults With HIV in South Texas, United States: Human-Centered Design Approach.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Adaptation of a HIV Prevention Mobile App for Transmasculine People: A Pilot Acceptability and Feasibility Study.Transgender health · 2024Article
- Geographic disparities in late HIV diagnoses in Tennessee: Opportunities for interventions in the rural Southeast.The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association · 2024Article
- Preferences for and Experiences of an HIV-Prevention Mobile App Designed for Transmasculine People: Pilot Feasibility Trial and Qualitative Investigation.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundHIV incidence is growing most rapidly in the United States among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Overwhelming evidence demonstrates that routine testing and expanded use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would dramatically reduce the population burden of HIV; however, uptake of both interventions is suboptimal among young adults. The use of mobile phone apps by YMSM is ubiquitous and may offer unique opportunities for public health interventions. MyChoices is a theory-driven app to increase HIV testing and PrEP uptake. It was developed by an interdisciplinary team based on feedback from a diverse sample of YMSM.
objectiveThe aim of this paper is to describe the protocol for the refinement, beta testing, and pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the acceptability and feasibility of the MyChoices app.
methodsThis 3-phase study includes 4 theater testing groups for app refinement with a total of approximately 30 YMSM; for beta testing, including quantitative assessments and exit interviews, with approximately 15 YMSM over a 2-month period; and for a pilot RCT with 60 YMSM. The pilot will assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the MyChoices app, compared with referrals only, in increasing HIV testing and PrEP uptake. All participants will be recruited at iTech clinical research sites in Boston, MA, and Bronx, NY.
resultsApp refinement is underway. Enrollment for the pilot RCT began in October 2018.
conclusionsMyChoices is one of the first comprehensive, theory-driven HIV prevention apps designed specifically for YMSM. If MyChoices demonstrates acceptability and feasibility in this pilot RCT, a multicity, 3-arm randomized controlled efficacy trial of this app and another youth-optimized app (LYNX) versus standard of care is planned within iTech. If shown to be efficacious, the app will be scalable, with the ability to reach YMSM across the United States as well as be geographically individualized, with app content integrated with local prevention and testing activities. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/10694.
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