Improving HIV treatment and well-being for young men who have sex with men in Ho Chi Minh City

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective cohort will enroll 300 YMSM aged 18–24 across four public, private, and community clinics in Ho Chi Minh City and follow them for 12 months with visits at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Data collection includes viral load, ART adherence measures, retention in care, standardized mental health and quality-of-life questionnaires, and clinic records. A purposive subset of 20–30 participants will complete in-depth qualitative interviews to explore barriers and facilitators to engagement with HIV care. No experimental intervention is delivered; the study aims to characterize patterns and drivers of treatment outcomes to inform future person-centered services and programs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 to 24 years
* Self-identified as male and reporting sex with men in the past 12 months
* Confirmed HIV diagnosis according to Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH) national HIV testing guidelines
* Currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) at one of the participating study clinics
* Residing in Ho Chi Minh City or nearby areas and able to attend study visits at participating clinics
* Able to understand and communicate in Vietnamese
* Willing and able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years or older than 24 years
* Not currently receiving ART or receiving ART from a non-participating clinic
* Severe cognitive impairment or mental health condition that, in the judgment of the research team, would interfere with the ability to provide informed consent or participation
* Currently enrolled in another clinical or behavioral study that may interfere with this study
* Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures

Where it's running

• GoVap, MaiKhoi, Galant, Xomchieu
  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: An Bao, Master of Public Health
• Email: baoan.lab@gmail.com
• Phone: 0084913650536

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.