New web tool aims to boost HIV prevention among men who have sex with men

NCT ID NCT06373952

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a web-based platform called Jom-TestPlus for men who have sex with men in Malaysia. The platform offers HIV self-testing, real-time online counseling, and help connecting to prevention or treatment services. Researchers want to see if this approach increases HIV testing and links more people to PrEP or HIV care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Online-to-offline counseling platform (Jom-TestPlus) with HIV self-testing and e-counseling

What this could lead to

If successful, this model could improve HIV prevention and treatment access for marginalized men who have sex with men in Malaysia.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 78 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-reported data, which can be unreliable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Homosexuality HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre of Excellence For Research in AIDS (CERiA)

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia