Comprehensive Assessment in a Longitudinal Study on Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Attracting to chemseX

NCT05559658 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IHRI021
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study is a two-phase observational study that assess multiple aspects of study and young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Phase I of the study will be a cross-sectional descriptive study using a mixed methods data collection (focusing on qualitative data collection) to acquire information necessary for developing a more extensive study on the same matter. Phase II of the study will be a prospective cohort study using a quantitative data collection. Findings from phase I will guide the development of phase II which consist of a larger number of YMSM, important baseline and follow-up questionnaires and comorbidities assessments, sexually transmitted infections testing, and integration to care. This protocol exclusively addresses the phase I of the study. Once the phase I findings are finalized, the principal investigator will submit the phase II to the IRB of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.

Conditions

ChemSex Users for YMSM; ChemSex Users

Keywords

ChemSex users

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The study will be divided into two phases. The information on the procedures of the phase I single study visit is presented below.

  Qualitative data collection The qualitative study component will use semi-structured individual in-depth interviews (IDIs) in Thai conducted in-person at the team community health clinic facilities. All participants will be included in the qualitative data collection - 40 YMSM, all 10 family members or peers of chemsex users, and all 10 clinic staff. Quantitative data collection Demographic information of all participants, the proportion of all eligible participants who agree to participate in the study, and the relationship status between Group 2 and Group 1 participants will be collected.

  12 months

Study Arms (1)

Group 1

A: Current chemsex users Men who have sex with men, Aged 16-35 years, Able to communicate in Thai fluently, Current chemsex users. B: Former chemsex users (discontinued ≥90 days) Men who have sex with men, Aged 16-35 years, Able to communicate in Thai fluently, Former chemsex users (discontinued ≥90 days).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: male
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Current chemsex users

You may qualify if:

• Group 1A: Current chemsex users
• Men who have sex with men
• Aged 16-35 years
• Able to communicate in Thai fluently
• Current chemsex users
• Provide informed consent
• Group 1B: Former chemsex users (discontinued ≥90 days)
• Men who have sex with men
• Aged 16-35 years
• Able to communicate in Thai fluently
• Former chemsex users (discontinued ≥90 days)
• Provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Institute of HIV Research and Innovation Foundation, Thailand: lead
• amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2022
• First Posted: September 29, 2022
• Study Start: February 20, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 20, 2026
• Study Completion: March 30, 2026
• Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TH (1)