Currently Enrolling Studies
Participating in research studies at Howard Brown Health helps advance medical knowledge in hopes to improve care for LGBTQ patients, individuals living with HIV, and the broader population.
You do not need to be a Howard Brown patient to participate in our research studies, but we will give you the option to link to care at Howard Brown.
Every research study is different. Before enrolling in a study at Howard Brown Health, a member of the research team will walk you through the process and the details of a study to make sure you’re eligible, aware of any risks and/or benefits to participating, and that it’s the right fit.
Some studies may include compensation for your time and effort. We will give you all the information and time you need to decide whether to participate.
Clinical Research
PURPOSE 2
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Twice Yearly Long-Acting Lenacapavir for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Cisgender Men, Transgender Women, Transgender Men, and Gender Non-binary People ≥ 16 Years of Age who Have Sex with Male Partners and are at Risk for HIV Infection.
For more information: Email clinicalresearch@howardbrown.org or contact the research team at 708.228.3979
Click here to find out more about the PURPOSE2 study: https://www.purposestudies.com/purpose2/
Social Behavioral Research
Using Telehealth to Address Alcohol Misuse in HIV Care (Reach3)
The studies primary aim is to test the hypothesis that telehealth counseling compared to brief intervention will result in reduced number of drinks consumed per week and number of heavy drinking days and increased odds of having an undetectable VL at 12- and 24-month follow-ups.
To participate in the Reach3 study, you must meet all of the below criteria:
- At least 18 years old
- Receiving HIV care at Howard Brown Health
- Consume Alcohol (at least one heavy drinking day (4+ drinks) per week or average more than 7+ drinks per week in the last month)
- Primary communication in English
Click here to see if you are eligible by completing a brief screener: sites.brown.edu/reach
For more information: Email sbrrecruitment@howardbrown.org or contact Ayla, Project Coordinator from Brown University, at 401.863.6858
Developing Interventions for Vaccine Awareness (DIVA)
The study aims to address gaps in COVID-19 risk of infection and complications, unequally, distributed among Youth and Young Adults. The study will be the first to create an immediately usable messaging intervention related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
To participate in the DIVA study, you must meet all of the below criteria:
- Be between 14-24 years old
- Read and write in English
- Live in the United States or US territories
Click here to see if you are eligible by completing a brief screener: https://redcap.link/divakii
For more information: Email sbrrecruitment@howardbrown.org or contact the Northwester research team at 708.6694679 or yyahealth@northwestern.edu
If you are interested in volunteering for a current study through a research partner, please check our Collaborative Partners Studies for opportunities.