Bangkok study aims to reduce chemsex risks among gay men
NCT ID NCT07512869
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is gathering information from men who have sex with men who take part in chemsex (using drugs before or during sex) in Bangkok, Thailand. Researchers will survey party hosts and guests about their drug use, sexual health, mental health, and experiences of stigma. The goal is to understand their needs and design a harm reduction program led by the community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a community-driven harm reduction program that reduces substance use and sexual health risks among men who have sex with men in Bangkok.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (76 participants) focused on gathering information, not testing a treatment. The findings may not apply to other cities or populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 76 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Recruit chemsex party hosts, chemsex party guests, representatives from the CSOs, government hospital, police organization G1: Chemsex party hosts 1. Have ever hosted a chemsex party at least 2 times in the past 6 months. G2: Chemsex party guests 1\. Have ever attended a chemsex party at least 2 times in the past 6 months. G3: CSOs 1. Currently working in a CSO 3. Hold a role or perform a duty related to chemsex-related incidents or drug use for more than 3 months. G4: Government hospitals 1. Currently working in a government hospital. 2. Hold a role or perform a duty related to chemsex-related incidents or drug use for more than 3 months. G5: Police officers 1\. Currently working in a police organization. 3. Hold a role or perform the duty related to chemsex-related incidents or drug use for more than 3 months.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * MSM aged ≥18 years * Able to communicate in Thai * Specific by group: * Chemsex hosts: hosted ≥2 times in past 6 months * Chemsex guests: attended ≥2 times in past 6 months * CSO / hospital / police staff: working ≥3 months in related roles * Provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: • Unable to provide informed consent (e.g., under substance influence at consent)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tangerine Clinic, Institute of HIV Research and Innovation
RECRUITINGPathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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