450 transgender people join landmark health study in southeast asia

NCT ID NCT05454579

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institute of HIV Research and Innovation Foundation, Thailand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study followed 450 transgender people (300 HIV-negative and 150 living with HIV) from community health centers in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines for 24 months. Researchers tracked new HIV infections, mental health, and social factors like stigma and violence using surveys and lab tests. The goal is to better understand the health needs of transgender individuals in the region.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal key factors affecting HIV and mental health in transgender communities, guiding better healthcare services.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to other regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis C virus infection HIV infectious disease sexually transmitted disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HCV HIV STIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Glink Clinics, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam Glink Clinic HCMC1

Ho Chi Minh City, Thuong Kiet Street, Vietnam
Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT)

Bangkok, Bangkapi, 10240, Thailand
Tangerine Clinic, Institute of HIV Research and Innovation

Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Victoria by LoveYourself

Pasay, Manila, Philippines

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