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

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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.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTTestosterone

Serum total testosterone and free testosterone level


Locations(1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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