Momentum Study

Momentum is a sexual health study for men in the Greater Vancouver Area.

Momentum II Health Study — Vancouver site of the National Engage Study: Portrait of the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Metro Vancouver

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Momentum II Health Study — Vancouver site of the National Engage Study: Portrait of the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Metro Vancouver

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We know that times have been uncertain lately but we are lucky enough to be still running the study. As a lot of things are changing in the world one constant is the value of the data our participants bring to us. We’ve been missing some of you and would love to have you back.

Check out below to see how we’ve made some changes in protocol to provide a safe participant experience.

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After wrapping up Momentum 2 back in October 2023 we’ve been diligently working on keeping the “momentum” going. We’re happy to report that we have been approved to conduct a third phase of this study, Momentum 3.

This version is similar to the other two versions but with a new emphasis on STI’s and the role of doxycycline pre/post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-prep/pep; also known as just “Doxy”).

Just like the previous version this will be in collaboration with our partner sites in Toronto and Montreal and we will be the Vancouver branch of the national Engage study (Note we use Momentum 3 locally here in Vancouver but refer to Engage 2.0 when discussing all sites).

We will be using the same recruitment method, respondent driven sampling (RDS) which requires participants to have received a study voucher form someone who has completed the study. As things get moving for us keep an eye out for a voucher.

What can I get for participating?

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A $2000 travel reward from Flight Centre

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A $250 Apple Store gift card

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Up to $140 in cash

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What can I expect at my appointment?

 

Study Overview (10 mins)
Our trained study staff will review the main procedures of the study with you. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and all information will be kept completely secure and confidential at all times.
Questionnaire (90 mins)
Our questionnaire, which is computer-​based and self-administered, will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete. You’ll be asked to recall your behaviour in the past six months on topics such as mental health, sexual behaviour, and substance use. The questionnaire will also ask you about your attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV risk, and knowledge of HIV and treat­ment as prevention.
Clinical Component (30 mins)
A registered nurse from VCH will conduct the clinical component of our study. The nurse will collect some brief information about your health, administer a point-of-care rapid HIV test, and collect two small blood samples for syphilis, hepatitis B and C testing. We also offer, at your request, other clinically relevant sexual health services, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment and healthcare referrals.