Assessing Mycoplasma genitalium infection in men who have sex with men in Hong Kong
Official title: Community Burden of Mycoplasma Genitalium Infection and Its Implications for Test-and-treat Strategies
Run by Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT06793605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how common Mycoplasma genitalium infections are among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong and how they spread, by having participants fill out surveys and provide samples for testing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 920 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06793605 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are men who have sex with men, aged 18 or older, residing in Hong Kong, and able to communicate in English or Chinese.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not identify as men who have sex with men or those unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the burden and transmission dynamics of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) infection among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong. It involves a cross-sectional approach where participants will complete an online survey and provide self-collected samples for laboratory testing of STIs, including MG, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Additionally, a mathematical modeling component will simulate the transmission dynamics of MG and analyze the effectiveness of various test-and-treat strategies. The study seeks to recruit approximately 920 eligible participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of Mycoplasma genitalium transmission and inform effective prevention strategies for at-risk populations.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on other sexually transmitted infections, this specific focus on Mycoplasma genitalium transmission dynamics in this population is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * men who have sex with men aged 18 or above, normally living in Hong Kong, and could communicate in written and spoken English or Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * cannot provide consent
Where it's running
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.