Clinical trials: Gay
HIV Infections
Enema Use and Acceptability in HIV Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study is looking at 3 different types of enemas used before receptive anal intercourse in men who have sex with men (MSM). We are investigating whether the enemas cause any damage to the lining of the colon, how far up the…
- Trial name
- NCT00696618
- Testing
- Fleet Enema, tap water enema, Normosol-R enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Homosexuality, Gender Identity
Patient Centered Methods to Collect Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Status in the ED
This trial is the final phase of a three phase PCORI-funded study to develop and test patient-centered approaches to collect sexual orientation and gender identity (SO/GI) information in the ED.
- Trial name
- EQUALITY (NCT02701049)
- Testing
- Methods to collect SO/GI information in the ED
- Volunteers
- 749 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chlamydia Infection, Gonococcal Infection
Use of Abbott RealTime CT/NG to Detect Chlamydia Trachomatis [CT] & Neisseria Gonorrhoeae [NG] in Men Who Have Sex With Men [MSM]
Julius Schachter, PhD, (Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco) and Susan S. Philip, MD MPH (Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco) are conducting a study to evaluate…
- Conditions
- Chlamydia Infection, Gonococcal Infection, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01291264
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Methamphetamine-dependence, Rectal Gonorrhea
Inflammation in Methamphetamine and STIs (IMSTI)
This clinical trial aims to investigate the effects of a decline in methamphetamine use on rectal inflammatory cytokine levels, substance use contexts, and HIV/STI risk behavior.
- Conditions
- Methamphetamine-dependence, Rectal Gonorrhea, Rectal Chlamydia
- Trial name
- IMSTI (NCT05162391)
- Testing
- Contingency Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction Strategies for Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Chemsex
This study is examining the usability and effectiveness of an innovative mobile app that integrates harm reduction strategies into the existing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) intake and adherence app, with an overarching goal to…
- Trial name
- NCT06187415
- Testing
- Mobile app to reduce harm of chemsex
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
HIV Infections
Young Men's Health Project Targeting HIV Risk Reduction and Substance Abuse
YMHP is a counseling intervention program for which the goals are to better understand HIV-prevention focused self-management behaviors among HIV-negative YMSM, and to study the implementation of YMHP to improve portability and…
- Trial name
- YMHP (NCT03577301)
- Testing
- Clinic-based Delivery, Remote Delivery, Multi-modal Delivery
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
GonoScreen: Efficacy of Screening STIs in MSM
A Multicentre, controlled, randomized trial of 3 site (urethra, pharynx and rectum) sampling performed every 3 months (3x3) for Neisseria gonorrhoea (Ng)/Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) screening (comparator) vs.
- Trial name
- GonoScreen (NCT04269434)
- Testing
- No Screening
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,014 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Anal Cancer
The Prevent Anal Cancer Self-Swab Study
The purpose of this research study is to find ways to screen for anal cancer among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender persons.
- Trial name
- NCT03489707
- Testing
- Home-based human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening, Clinic-based human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Sexual Minority Stress
Project EQuIP: Empowering Queer Identities in Psychotherapy
The aim of this study is to develop an evidence-based psychosocial intervention for sexual minority women. This intervention will specifically target the adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes disproportionately…
- Trial name
- EQuIP (NCT03721276)
- Testing
- EQuIP (Empowering Queer Identities in Psychotherapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Pay-it-forward Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing Among Men in China
PIONEER is a three-arm, programmatic cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare effectiveness of three implementation strategies, followed by a mixed-methods implementation evaluation study
- Trial name
- NCT05723263
- Testing
- Standard Pay-it-forward, Community Engaged Pay-it-forward, Control arm
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HIV Prevention
A Demonstration Project to Add Pre- or Post-exposure Prophylaxis to Combination HIV Prevention Services
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, acceptability and feasibility of delivery of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) PEP as part of combination HIV prevention services for high-risk MSM…
- Trial name
- PATH-PrEP (NCT01781806)
- Testing
- emtricitabine 200mg/tenofovir 300mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Mobile-health (mHealth) Intervention to Support HIV Self-testing and PrEP Uptake Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
The proposed study will involve adolescent (17-24 years old) men who have sex with men (described as YMSM hereafter) who meet eligibility criteria to participate.
- Trial name
- NCT04865341
- Testing
- IMB, Information-Only Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexual Behavior
Evaluation of 3T, a Sex-Positive HIV/STI Mobile App Intervention for Young Black Men Ages 14-19 Attracted to Men
This study features a 2-arm randomized controlled trial with approximately 300 young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) to assess the effectiveness of the 3T mobile app.
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS and Infections, Sexual Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- NCT04135443
- Testing
- 3T Tune in! Turn on! Turn up!, General Health Materials Website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ETR Associates
HIV Infections
A Pragmatic Clinical Trial of MyPEEPS Mobile to Improve HIV Prevention Behaviors in Diverse Adolescent MSM
The proposed MyPEEPS Mobile intervention is a novel and evidence-driven intervention using mobile technology to deliver HIV prevention information specifically developed for at-risk young men who have sex with men (YMSM).
- Trial name
- NCT03167606
- Testing
- MyPEEPS Mobile
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 764 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV
Comprehensive HIV Prevention Package for MSM in Southern Africa: Pilot Study (Sibanye Health Project)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and uptake of a combination package of biomedical, behavioral and community-level HIV prevention interventions and services for men who have sex with men (MSM) in South…
- Trial name
- NCT02043015
- Testing
- Condom choices, Condom-compatible lubricant choices, Couples HIV counseling and testing (CVCT)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Evaluation of Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis to Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections in PrEP Users and HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex With Men
The purpose of this study is to understand if taking an antibiotic called doxycycline by mouth as soon as possible after sexual contact without a condom can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including…
- Conditions
- Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis
- Trial name
- NCT03980223
- Testing
- Doxycycline Hyclate Delayed-Release 200 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 641 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Hazardous Drinking, HIV
Brief Alcohol Intervention for HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in a Primary Care Setting
This is a randomized clinical trial to examine the effects of a brief counseling intervention for heavy drinking HIV-infected men who have sex with men compared to HIV care as usual.
- Trial name
- NCT01328743
- Testing
- Brief alcohol intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Patient Adherence
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Turnover Markers During PrEP in MSM
CCTG 595 is an open-label clinical trial of the effect of a text messaging intervention vs. standard of care on adherence to Truvada as PrEP in MSM at increased risk for HIV infection (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01761643).
- Trial name
- CCTG595VitD (NCT02367599)
- Testing
- Vitamin D Supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Substance-related Disorders
Voucher-Based Incentives in a Prevention Setting
This study evaluates a contingency management program that rewards homeless, non-treatment-seeking substance abusing men who have sex with men (MSM) for abstaining from drugs and for performing prosocial behaviors.
- Trial name
- VIPS (NCT00607269)
- Testing
- Voucher-Based Reinforcement Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Friends Research Institute, Inc.
HIV
Home Self-Testing for HIV to Increase HIV Testing Frequency in Men Who Have Sex With Men (The iTest Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the availability of home self-testing for HIV will increase HIV testing frequency among men who have sex with men without negatively impacting their risk for HIV acquisition.
- Trial name
- NCT01161446
- Testing
- Home HIV self-testing with OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington