Serious Game Interventions to Reduce Viral Hepatitis C Among PLWH-MSM
Reducing the Risk of Viral Hepatitis C and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among People Living With HIV Who Are Men Who Have Sex With Men: Efficacy of Serious Game Interventions
National Taiwan University Hospital
1,320 participants
Mar 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study is aimed to provide high-risk, HIV-infection, men who have sex with men (MSM) with healthcare education regarding viral hepatitis C, through either serious game intervention or traditional online health education. After the education, each participants will be followed for 48 weeks and the change of risky sexual behaviors, acquisition of HCV and other STIs will be followed during the study periods.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- High-risk MSM living with HIV, defined as:
- Had prior HCV infection, and had cleared HCV through treatment or spontaneously
- Had any STI within the past 12 months
- Had any unexplained elevation of liver transaminase in the past 6 months
- Had at least 1 unprotected anal sex during the past 6 months
- Being able to use mobile smartphone and understand study materials
- Repeat entry of study is permitted, but the interval between health education intervention should \>52 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria2
- HCV RNA positive and yet clear virus (nor reaching SVR12).
- Admission for any acute illness (including AIDS-defining conditions)
Interventions
Serious Game embedded with healthcare information regarding HCV and safe sexual practice.
Reading materials regarding HCV and safe sexual practice.
Locations(1)
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NCT05751889