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A Feasibility study of HIV Self Testing Among MSM

HIV Self Testing as a Mechanism to Increase the Uptake of HIV Test Among MSM: A Mixed Methods Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/01/030499
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-01-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: HIV self testing Kit (oral fluid): HIV self testing Kit (oral fluid)which will test HIV antibody from the saliva. Its a non invasive procedure requirig minimal training. Control Interve

Sponsors

Dr Shruti Vashisht
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria: a. HIV positive MSM b. Individuals with known diagnosis of HBV, HCV

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
HIV testing frequency among MSM having access to HIV self-testing (oral -fluid) versus those having access to standard HIV testing.Timepoint: At the end of one year of follow up—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
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).Timepoint: At the end of one year of follow up—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shruti Vashisht

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

shrutigarg6251@yahoo.com8412094981

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026