Momentum Study

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

The Engage Study Office is open again

New procedures

After extensive planning and receiving the appropriate approvals from our ethics and safety team we have been allowed to reopen and resume data collection at Momentum/Engage.

Our main recommendations were to limit the amount of people in the office at a time as well as to limit the amount of time that people need to spend in the office.

To that effect one of the main changes we have made is that we have modified our questionnaire to be able to be completed at home online. For the participants who choose this option we send the questionnaire link to be completed at home and then when you finish it we will have you in for a nurse visit to do the required testing and receive compensation. This portion only take about 20-30 minutes ensuring you time in the office space is as limited as possible.

We will still be offering full visits (questionnaire and testing) in the office for those who do not have access to a computer or internet.

For any questions regarding these new procedures feel free to call or email the office.

COVID-19 Precautions to Keep Participants and Study Personnel safe

Here are the steps we are taking to ensure your safety:

Anyone with the following risk factors for exposure to COVID-19 will not be permitted to complete their study visit and will be re-booked for an appointment at least two weeks in the future:
Those who in the last 7 days, have had one or more of the following symptoms: cough, fever, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, loss of taste or smell OR
Those who in the last 14 days have been in close contact with a person who was diagnosed with COVID-19 OR
Those who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days

We ask that participants come alone and do not bring a friend/companion
A distance of 2m between study staff and participants will be maintained as much as possible
Study nurses will be wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during the nursing portion (i.e. face masks etc…)
We will provide face masks and make hand sanitizer available to participants
Computer stations will be thoroughly cleaned before and between participants
The time spent with the study nurse will be significantly shorter than during previous visits



<strong>The Engage Study Office is open again</strong>

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.