RecruitingNCT04760574
Association Between Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Male Hypogonadism
Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Enrollment
1,200 participants
Start Date
Feb 2, 2021
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence of hypogonadism in HIV-infected MSM population
Eligibility
Sex: MALEMin Age: 20 Years
Plain Language Summary
Simplified for easier understanding
This study is investigating whether HIV infection is associated with low testosterone levels (hypogonadism) in men who have sex with men, compared to HIV-negative men.
**You may be eligible if...**
- You are a man who has sex with men, either HIV-positive or HIV-negative
**You may NOT be eligible if...**
- You have used testosterone supplements or anabolic steroids in the past year
- You have a history of pituitary, adrenal, or gonad disorders
- You have had pituitary surgery or radiation
- You have received systemic chemotherapy
- You have an active opportunistic infection currently being treated
- You have cancer, or severe liver, kidney, or heart disease
Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.
This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
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Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTTestosterone
Serum total testosterone and free testosterone level
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NCT04760574