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IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Chicago · with University of Michigan, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) · NCT06266416

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 13+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
612
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 2, 2024
Record last updated
April 17, 2026

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What the study is about

The scientific premise of this research is that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors impact Black girls' sexual reproductive health outcomes (sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)) and experience of sexual violence. This study expands STI/HIV prevention programs to include Black male caregivers, a potentially valuable yet underutilized resource to protect Black girls and reduce their exposure to STI/HIV and sexual violence.

Being studied: IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment; Time-matched control program

Conditions: Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis); HIV Infections; Sexual Behavior

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

AIM 1:

  • Self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • Speak English
  • Males must identify as a current caregiver to girl enrolled in the study

AIM 2: All Community Based Organizations (CBO) directors and IMAGE liaisons will be eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

AIM 1:

  • Girl refuses to participate
  • Inability to understand the consent/assent process
  • Non-English speaking
  • Does not self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • If the primary caregiver (female caregiver/mother) does not consent to the girls' participation with the male caregiver the girl chooses, the girl will not be able to participate
  • Girls will be excluded if they participated in other phases of the research

AIM 2:

  • Inability to understand the consent process, and non-employment at a partnering CBO.

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    Chicago, IL 60612

    Site contact: LIsa Sharp, PhD · 312.966.1819 · sharpl@uic.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Natasha Crooks, PhD · 312-996-5801 · ncrooks@uic.edu
  • Jessica Ogwumike, MPH · 7739839980 · oogwumik@uic.edu
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