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

NCT ID NCT05732675

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

167 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * born as a biological male and self-identifying as a man * ages 18 and above, * self-reported as gay or bisexual * a verifiable HIV-negative status * reporting at least one episode of unprotected anal sex with a casual male partner or male partner with positive or unknown HIV-status in the past 30 days * able and willing to provide verbal and written informed consent in Vietnamese * intending to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, not to leave the city for more than one week in the next two months. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a known psychiatric disorder * is under influence of alcohol and/or drugs * ages 17 and below.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bisexuality HIV infectious disease Homosexuality

As listed by the trial registrant

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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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