Comprehensive Assessment in a Longitudinal Study on Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Attracting to chemseX-2

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Conditions studied: ChemSex Users for YMSM

In brief

CLYMAX is a two-phase observational study that assess multiple aspects of chemsex and young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Phase I of the study (CLYMAX,IRB No. 0695/65) was a cross-sectional descriptive study using a mixed methods data collection (focusing on qualitative data collection) assessing multiple aspects of chemsex, including the patterns of chemsex use and the perspectives on factors influencing chemsex initiation/discontinuation, effects on physical health, mental health and social outcomes, and the necessary services for a comprehensive chemsex clinic among YMSM; and the acceptability and feasibility of developing a comprehensive chemsex clinic from the perspective of YMSM, their family members or peers, and clinic staff. This phase II study (CLYMAX-2) will be a prospective cohort study using a quantitative data collection exploring the effectiveness of the implementation strategy of harm reduction models and consist of a larger number of YMSM, important baseline and follow-up information on multiple aspects of physical, psychological, and social harms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06741306

Run by

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation Foundation, Thailand

People needed

150

Starts

2024-03-14

Expected to finish

2029-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-02

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 35. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men who have sex with men
• Aged 16-35 years
• Current chemsex users (defined as last chemsex used within 3 months)
• Able to read and communicate in Thai
• Provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) — Bangkok, Bangkapi, Thailand (enrolling)
• Foundation for Action on Inclusion Rights (FAIR) — Bangkok, Minburi, Thailand (enrolling)

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