Peer support may curb HIV stigma and stress in vietnamese gay men

NCT ID NCT05732675

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Florida State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a community-based program called VINA STEAM, designed to help gay and bisexual men in Ho Chi Minh City cope with stress and HIV-related stigma. Participants join small peer-led groups to build skills that may reduce minority stress and stigma. The study measures changes in mental health, alcohol and drug use, condom use, and HIV testing behaviors. If successful, this approach could offer a scalable way to support this community's well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A peer-driven behavioral program called VINA STEAM (Skills to Empower Affirmative Men) that focuses on reducing minority stress and HIV stigma in small groups.
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a community-based way to lower stress and stigma, potentially improving mental health and reducing HIV risk behaviors among gay and bisexual men.
What could go wrong: This is a pilot study with a small sample, so results may not be generalizable. The program's success depends on peer engagement, and it may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bisexuality HIV infectious disease Homosexuality

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BISEXUALITY HIV INFECTIONS HOMOSEXUALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Center for Research for Men and Gender Health

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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