The development of an online intervention to reduce HIV/STI risk and drug use-related harms among stimulant-using men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia

Development of an online intervention to reduce HIV/STI risk and drug use-related harms among stimulant-using MSM in Malaysia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14406171

Enrollment

226

Registered

2021-12-15

Start date

2021-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-25

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Conditions

Online intervention to reduce HIV/STI risk and drug use-related harms among stimulant-using MSM in Malaysia Not Applicable

Interventions

The study aims to develop a community-based, online intervention to address the mental health and sexual health needs among stimulant-using MSM in Malaysia. Participants will be able to receive peer c

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Being biologically male 2. Aged at least 18 years 3. Engaged in chemsex with other men (defined as using crystal methamphetamine, GBL/GHB, or ecstasy/MDMA) in the past 12 months 4. Capable of understanding and reading English or Malay 5. Willing to be contactable by messaging service for follow-up online surveys

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stimulant use severity is measured using e-ASSIST (eASSIST; measured at baseline and 12-week follow-up)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at baseline, 6-week, and 12-week follow-up: 1. Number of days stimulants used in the last 30 days 2. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21)	—

Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Public ContactJia Ying Yap

mac.umcss@gmail.com+60163218296

Outcome results

None listed

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