Online HIV self-testing for young men who have sex with men in Vietnam
Official title: HIV self-testing with online supervision for Vietnamese MSM
Funded at Mahidol University · NIH-10640925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how online HIV self-testing can help young men who have sex with men in Vietnam get tested more easily, and it wants to find out what helps or hinders them from using this method so they can get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mahidol University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nakhon Pathom, Thailand) |
| Project start | August 19, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $168,209 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH123337-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10640925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young men who have sex with men in Vietnam, particularly those who are unaware of their HIV status or have never been tested.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not young men who have sex with men or those who are already engaged in regular HIV testing may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of online HIV self-testing as a way to improve access to HIV testing for young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in Vietnam. It aims to identify barriers and facilitators that affect the uptake of this testing method, and to assess how effective it is in linking individuals to necessary HIV prevention and treatment services. By addressing logistical and psychosocial challenges, the study seeks to enhance regular HIV testing and ultimately improve health outcomes for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of young men who have sex with men getting tested for HIV, leading to earlier diagnosis and better access to treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches using online testing have shown promise in other regions, indicating potential for success in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
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Mahidol University
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guadamuz, Thomas E — Mahidol University
- Study coordinator: Guadamuz, Thomas E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.