Future Studies

MyPeeps: Group Based Intervention Young MSM Aged 16-20 Planned submission January 2012- NIMH (RO1) 
Using the results of our R34 (subject participation recently completed and data analysis begun) we will move forward with a multisite RO1 to examine the efficacy of this intervention. 

Text Messaging to Promote Adherence Among HIV-Positive Youth Newly Starting ART
NIH Review March 2011-NIDA (RO1)
Six-city study evaluating the utility of SMS text messaging to improve adherence for HIV positive youth initiating therapy.

Longitudinal Trans Youth Hormone Study 
Planned submission May 2011-NIMH (R21) 
One-year longitudinal study of HIV risk behaviors and mental health in young transgender women age 18-29 initiating hormone therapy.

Examining the Potential for Parental Involvement in HIV Prevention Activities in Black MSM 
Planned submission September 2011-NIMH/NICHD (R21)
This study will gather information from young Black MSM and their parents to explore the feasibility of a family based HIV prevention intervention for this high-risk population.

Sexuality Intervention with Young Women Who Have Sex With Women (YWSW) 
Planned submission September 2011-NIMH (R34/R21)
Based upon data from our original Project Q dataset we will propose a sexuality based intervention to reduce pregnancy and STD risk among young WSW.