MSMMSM HIVNCT01279005
Risk Taking Behaviour in MSM and the Denial of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV
An observational study of MSM and HIV Infections, run by Rambam Health Care Campus.
Trial summary
Four focus groups , each of 10-15 males, ages 20-50 years old, MSM will be conducted by a medical sociologist. Two groups will be HIV negative participants and two groups of HIV positive MSM. Every group will meet for two hours. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- MSM, HIV Infections, Risky Behaviors
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Feb 2011to Jul 2011
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: 40-50 years old MSM
Who may be able to join
- Age 20-50
- MSM, willing to participate
- Agree to sign an inform consent
Who cannot join
- No exclusion criteria
About this study
Official title: Risk Taking Behaviour in MSM and the Denial of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV - Focus Groups, Observational Study
Four focus groups , each of 10-15 males, ages 20-50 years old, MSM will be conducted by a medical sociologist. Two groups will be HIV negative participants and two groups of HIV positive MSM. Every group will meet for two hours. The focus group will be recorded and the collected data will be processed further for evaluation and extraction of the relevant information.
The volunteers will sign an inform consent prior to entrance to the study.
Read the detailed description
The questions that will be discussed during the focus groups: The first sexual contact with a male, what is risk, risk taking behavior, control over your daily life, self esteem and evaluation, risk denial.
- Conditions
- MSM, HIV Infections, Risky Behaviors
- Keywords
- MSM, focus group, HIV, risk-taking, risk-denial, signature on inform consent, willing to participate, MSM either HIV positive or negative, age 20-50 years old
- Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections, Risk-Taking
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 20-50 YEARS OLD MSM | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2011
- Primary completionApr 2011 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2011 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MSMStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- NGO Via Libre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01279005
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0425-10CTIL
- Acronym
- MSM HIV
- Status last verified
- Jan 2011
- First submitted
- 9 Jan 2011
- Last updated
- 19 Jan 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jan 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Risk Taking Behaviour in MSM and the Denial of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV - Focus Groups, Observational Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01279005
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSM HIV / 0425-10CTIL
- Conditions
- MSM, HIV Infections, Risky Behaviors
- Keywords
- MSM, focus group, HIV, risk-taking, risk-denial, signature on inform consent, willing to participate, MSM either HIV positive or negative, age 20-50 years old
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Rambam Health Care CampusUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- NGO Via Libre
- Study start
- Feb 2011
- Primary completion
- Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2011 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Four focus groups , each of 10-15 males, ages 20-50 years old, MSM will be conducted by a medical sociologist. Two groups will be HIV negative participants and two groups of HIV positive MSM. Every group will meet for two hours. The focus group will be recorded and the collected data will be processed further for evaluation and extraction of the relevant information.
The volunteers will sign an inform consent prior to entrance to the study.
Detailed description
The questions that will be discussed during the focus groups: The first sexual contact with a male, what is risk, risk taking behavior, control over your daily life, self esteem and evaluation, risk denial.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 20-50 YEARS OLD MSM | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- 40-50 years old MSM
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 20-50
- MSM, willing to participate
- Agree to sign an inform consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- No exclusion criteria
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jan 2011.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of MSM and HIV Infections, run by Rambam Health Care Campus.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jan 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jan 2011.