Clinical trials: Homosexuality
Neisseria Gonorrheae Infection
Efficacy Study of 4CMenB (Bexsero®) to Prevent Gonorrhoea Infection in Gay and Bisexual Men
This is a Phase 3, double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled, multi-centred trial evaluating the efficacy of the four-component meningococcal B vaccine, 4CMenB (Bexsero®), in the prevention of Neisseria gonorrhoeae…
- Trial name
- GoGoVax (NCT04415424)
- Testing
- 4CMenB vaccine
- Where
- 7 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 650 people
- Sponsor
- Kirby Institute
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis c
Sexual Hepatitis C in HIV Positive Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Bordeaux
The main objective of this study is to analyse sexual behavior of HIV + MSM in Bordeaux, who have sexually contracted hepatitis C between January 1st 2013, to January 31, 2017.
- Trial name
- HEPCSEX (NCT03290755)
- Testing
- semi-directed interviews
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Social Network Strategy, HIV Self Testing
SNS to Increase HIV Testing Uptake and Linkage to Double Cascade Services Among Adolescent MSM and TGW in Thailand
UNAIDS aims to end AIDS by 2030 using "90-90-90" diagnosis-treatment-viral suppression targets. Thailand has achieved elimination of HIV mother-to-child transmission, but continues to see new infections among adolescent men who…
- Conditions
- Social Network Strategy, HIV Self Testing, Men Who Have Sex With Men
- Trial name
- NCT04953858
- Testing
- Social network strategy (SNS)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
HIV Infections
The SOLVE-IT National Randomized Trial
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive virtual environment computer game in reducing risky sexual behaviors among men who have sex with men.
- Trial name
- SOLVE-IT (NCT00653991)
- Testing
- SOLVE-IT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,020 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Sexually Transmitted Infections, Gay
HIV/STD Risk and PrEP Implementation Messaging Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men
The goal of this observational study is to learn about awareness around PrEP use and adherence, condom use, sexual risk-taking behavior, and substance-using behaviors in men having sex with men.
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Infections, Gay, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis
- Trial name
- MIC-DROP (NCT06183502)
- Testing
- Quantitative survey, HIV and STI testing, Qualitative Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 675 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial, Syphilis
Superiority of On-demand PrEP Versus PEP on Using Doxycycline for Preventing STI in MSM
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of doxycycline taken for on-demand pre-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyODPrEP) and its post-exposure use (DoxyPEP) in preventing bacterial sexually transmitted infections…
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
- Trial name
- NCT06188442
- Testing
- DoxyODPrEP, DoxyPEP
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mental Health, Psychological Distress
Peer Counselling to Reduce Psychological Distress and Exposure to Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minorities
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, and other sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) communities in many countries face high levels of mental health problems compared to the general population.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Psychological Distress, Secondary Violence Reduction, Discrimination
- Trial name
- SAATHI (NCT06979193)
- Testing
- SAATHI intervention (Augmented PM+ counseling), SAATHI intervention with Peer-Led Group Meetings
- Where
- 6 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 960 people
- Sponsor
- Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Nepal
HIV, Men
Reducing HIV Risk With High Risk HIV Negative Black MSM-Passport to Wellness
The proposed research study will focus on Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) who are HIV- or unknown status AND have not received HIV testing in over a year or who test irregularly (on 9/21/2016, the protocol was changed to…
- Trial name
- PtW (NCT02932384)
- Testing
- Intervention-Passport and Peer Mentor, Control-Passport Only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
HIV, Sex
Using Implementation Intentions to Increase Safe Sex Practices in MSM
The purpose of this study is to assess the utility of the Theory of Planned Behavior in predicting condom use among men who have sex with men.
- Trial name
- NCT01926418
- Testing
- Planning tasks
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sydney
HIV
Couples HIV Counseling and Testing for Male Couples in the United States
This is a study to determine whether testing for HIV together as a couple, as opposed to testing separately, in acceptable to men in male couples, and is a safe prevention service.
- Trial name
- CVCT (NCT01861210)
- Testing
- Couples Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing, Individual Counseling and Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV Infections
A Multi-Center Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study To Investigate the Effect of Isoprinosine in Patients With AIDS Related Complex (ARC)
The objective is to determine the effect of Isoprinosine (inosine pranobex) in homosexual male patients with AIDS related complex (ARC) in delaying the onset of AIDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00002060
- Testing
- Inosine pranobex
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Newport Pharmaceuticals International
Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Seville Cohort of People Living With HIV at Risk for Anal Cancer
There is increasing awareness of augmenting risk of anal cancer in people living with HIV, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM).
- Trial name
- SeVIHanal (NCT03713229)
- Testing
- Screening for anal squamous intraepithelial lesions
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Men Who Have Sex With Men
Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Viability by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
It is a cross-sectional, without risk or constraint, monocentric study on the viability of the main bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in men who have sex with men (MSM).
- Trial name
- VISTH (NCT05959408)
- Testing
- Collection of throat swab, Collection of anal swab, Collection of first void urine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Implementation in Central-Eastern European Countries
To stem increasing rates of HIV among gay and bisexual men in Central-Eastern Europe, the feasibility, acceptability, and early efficacy of a culturally adapted evidence-based program to introduce pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)…
- Trial name
- NCT05323123
- Testing
- SPARK, HealthMpowerment, PrEP Education
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Romania
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HPV
Prevention and Screening for Early Detection of HPV-related Cancers in Gay and Bisexual Men in Tanzania
The long-term objective of the parent study is "to reduce the effects of OPCa through secondary prevention (i.e., early detection, diagnosis and treatment referral)." Consistent with this, this supplement will test HPV-related…
- Trial name
- NCT05616767
- Testing
- Training on self-screening and HPV vaccination administration
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
HIV, Patient Compliance
Intervention to Improve Engagement in Care Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-positive Men
The study involves delivering one of two interventions - either Promoting Action Towards Health (PATH) or Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) - to 440 men who have sex with men (MSM) who have recently been diagnosed with HIV…
- Trial name
- NCT01559805
- Testing
- Positive Choices, Personalized Cognitive Counseling
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV
Bridge to Belonging: Peer Led Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Depression Among Older Gay and Bisexual Men
Older gay and bisexual men living with HIV (OGBMLH) are more likely to experience depression and loneliness, which can lead to negative health outcomes.
- Trial name
- B2B (NCT07762066)
- Testing
- B2B Intervention, Control condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fenway Community Health
HIV Infections
Effect of an Online Video-Based Intervention to Increase HIV Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in Peru
Men who have sex with men (MSM) account for the greatest burden of the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) epidemic in Peru.
- Trial name
- NCT00751192
- Testing
- HIV-testing motivational videos, Standard public health text
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NGO Via Libre
Stigmatization, Sex Work
An Education Initiative to Reduce Stigma Towards Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities Among Nursing Students
Background: Sex workers and sexual minorities (SWSM) often encounter barriers when accessing healthcare services due to social stigma and discrimination.
- Conditions
- Stigmatization, Sex Work, Homosexuality, Transgenderism
- Trial name
- NCT06434805
- Testing
- sex workers and sexual minorities education workshop
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hepatitis
Effectiveness of Hepatitis A Virus Vaccination Among Homosexual Males at Risk for Hepatitis A Infection
Male homosexuals are at risk for hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection, and HAV vaccination has been recommended to prevent HAV infection in male homosexuals.
- Trial name
- NCT01102296
- Testing
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 582 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital