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BEYOND Study: Bridging Equity, Youth, And Optimal Nurture for HIV Dynamics - Enhancing Treatment and Well-Being Among Young MSM Living With HIV in Vietnam
Led by Center for Applied Research on Men and Community Health, Vietnam · Updated on 2026-04-30
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying HIV treatment outcomes and overall well-being among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This study focuses on challenges such as differences in care engagement, medication adherence, and viral control, which are influenced by personal, social, and structural issues including stigma and limited access to tailored care. The goal is to learn how these factors affect health and treatment success in this population. The study will follow 300 YMSM living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy at four different types of clinics: public, private, and community-based. Participants will be observed over 12 months, with assessments at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. Researchers will also conduct in-depth interviews with 20 to 30 participants to explore their experiences with HIV care and identify barriers and supports to treatment engagement. The study will evaluate how person-centered care and integrated service models work across these healthcare settings. Participants will take part in regular evaluations including viral load testing to measure viral suppression, assessments of medication adherence, mental health screenings, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will monitor depression, anxiety, and social support using standardized scales throughout the study period. The findings aim to inform better strategies for HIV care that are tailored and supportive for young men living with HIV in Vietnam and similar contexts.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
BEYOND Study: Improving HIV Treatment and Well-Being Among Young MSM in Vietnam
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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 would interfere with 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
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 months
Participants living with HIV are followed prospectively to evaluate HIV treatment outcomes, mental health, and quality of life.
3 visits at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
GoVap, MaiKhoi, Galant, Xomchieu
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Research Team
A
An Bao, Master of Public Health
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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