A Feasibility study of HIV Self Testing Among MSM
Completed
- Conditions
- HIV negative Men who have sex with Men (MSM) who volunteer for the study, above 18 years of age .
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/01/030499
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Shruti Vashisht
- Brief Summary
It will be a cluster RCT with TI partners randomised into two study arms: intervention (HIV self- testing) arm; and control (standard care) arm. Participants in each group will be followed up for one year.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
a.Self-identified MSM b.Above 18 years of age c.Male sex at birth d.Report being HIV-negative e.Citizen of India f.Reported having anal sex with at least one man in the past 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria
a.HIV positive MSM b.Individuals with known diagnosis of HBV, HCV.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HIV testing frequency among MSM having access to HIV self-testing (oral -fluid) versus those having access to standard HIV testing. At the end of one year of follow up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method the frequency of HIV testing in men who are registered with the State AIDS Control Society (registered) and in MSM who are not registered with the State AIDS Control Society (unregistered). At the end of one year of follow up
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
AIIMS, New Delhi
🇮🇳South, DELHI, India
AIIMS, New Delhi🇮🇳South, DELHI, IndiaDr Shruti VashishtPrincipal investigator8412094981shrutigarg6251@yahoo.com