BEYOND Study: Improving HIV Treatment and Well-Being Among Young MSM in Vietnam
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: NO interventions listed.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: HIV Infections, Mental Health, Medication Adherence. Basic parameters: 18 years — 24 years · Male.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Vietnam
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
BEYOND Study: Bridging Equity, Youth, And Optimal Nurture for HIV Dynamics - Enhancing Treatment and Well-Being Among Young MSM Living With HIV in Vietnam
Overview
The BEYOND Study aims to evaluate HIV treatment outcomes and well-being among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Despite progress in HIV services, YMSM continue to experience disparities in engagement in care, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, and viral suppression, influenced by individual, social, and structural factors including stigma and limited access to person-centered care. This prospective cohort study will enroll 300 YMSM living with HIV from four clinical sites, including public, private, and community-based clinics. Participants will be followed for 12 months, with data collection at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. The study will assess key outcomes including viral suppression, ART adherence, retention in care, mental health, and quality of life. In addition, in-depth interviews will be conducted with a subset of 20-30 participants to explore experiences with HIV care and barriers and facilitators to engagement. The study will also examine the implementation and perceived impact of person-centered care and one-stop-shop service models across different healthcare settings. Findings from this study will inform strategies to improve HIV treatment outcomes and support the development of integrated, patient-centered approaches to care for YMSM living with HIV in Vietnam and similar settings.
Interventions
- Other NO interventions listed
NO interventions listed
Primary outcome measures
- Viral Suppression Rate at 6 Months (HIV RNA <200 copies/mL) [Time frame: 6 months after enrollment]
- Viral Suppression Rate at 12 Months (HIV RNA <200 copies/mL) [Time frame: 12 months after enrollment]
Secondary outcome measures (6)
- ART Adherence (≥95% of Prescribed Doses, 30-Day Recall) [Time frame: 6 months and 12 months after enrollment]
- Depressive Symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised [CESD-R] Total Score) [Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months]
- Experience of Person-Centered HIV Care (Qualitative Assessment via In-Depth Interviews) [Time frame: At a single time point during the 12 month follow up]
- Overall Depression Severity and Impairment (Overall Depression Severity and Impairment Scale [ODSIS] Total Score) [Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months]
- Anxiety Severity and Impairment (Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scale [OASIS] Total Score) [Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months]
- Perceived Social Support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support [MSPSS] Mean Score) [Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 18 to 24 years
- Self-identified as male and reporting sex with men in the past 12 months
- Confirmed HIV diagnosis according to Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH) national HIV testing guidelines
- Currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) at one of the participating study clinics
- Residing in Ho Chi Minh City or nearby areas and able to attend study visits at participating clinics
- Able to understand and communicate in Vietnamese
- Willing and able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures
Exclusion criteria
- Younger than 18 years or older than 24 years
- Not currently receiving ART or receiving ART from a non-participating clinic
- Severe cognitive impairment or mental health condition that, in the judgment of the research team, would interfere with the ability to provide informed consent or participation
- Currently enrolled in another clinical or behavioral study that may interfere with this study
- Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Vietnam · 1 center
- GoVap, MaiKhoi, Galant, Xomchieu — Ho Chi Minh City
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07559266 · CARMAH · IN-US-380-7737