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Randomised controlled evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioural intervention in high risk gay men attending an sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN27508373
Enrollment
290
Registered
2004-01-23
Start date
1995-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Infection and infestations: Sexually transmitted diseases Infections and Infestations Sexually transmitted diseases

Interventions

One day 'safe' sex workshop vs standard management

Sponsors

NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All participants will be gay men attending an STD clinic. In order to recruit gay men at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, those who present with an acute STD or who indicate that they are having unprotected anal sex will be invited to enter the trial (except those in stable monogamous relationships where both partners repeatedly test negative). Estimated sample size will be around 145 men in each group of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Outcome measures will focus on the nature, as well as the number of sexual partnerships and the type of sexual practices within those relationships. STD rates will be a further outcome measure. Differences in outcome will be compared between intervention and control groups at 6 and 12 months after intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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