A randomized, controlled trial of inSPOT and patient-delivered partner therapy for gonorrhea and chlamydial infection among men who have sex with men.

Background: The efficacy of patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) and inSPOT, a web-based partner notification service, in increasing partner treatment and/or notification among men who have sex with men (MSM) has not been evaluated.

Methods: We enrolled MSM with chlamydia and/or gonorrhea in a randomized, controlled trial with the following 4 arms: inSPOT, PDPT, combined inSPOT and PDPT (inSPOT/PDPT), and standard partner management. Men were offered enrollment when contacted for partner services.