RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07509853

Integrating Sexual Pleasure Into Harm Reduction Services for Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Persons Who Engage in Chemsex or Substance Use in Thailand

Sponsor

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation Foundation, Thailand

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Mental Health Substance Use HIV Prevention Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)Chemsex

Summary

The study evaluates the integration of a sexual pleasure-based approach into harm reduction services for MSM and transgender persons engaging in chemsex or substance use in Thailand, using the "Pleasuremeter" tool to improve sexual health and related outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Pleasuremeter-based sexual pleasure discussion integrated with harm reduction services and a behavioral approach called Pleasuremeter-guided qualitative interview for people with chemsex, hiv prevention, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALPleasuremeter-guided qualitative interview

Semi-structured in-depth interviews guided by the Pleasuremeter framework, covering 7 domains of sexual pleasure: * Physical and psychological satisfaction * Self-determination * Consent * Safety * Privacy * Confidence * Communication/negotiation

BEHAVIORALPleasuremeter-based sexual pleasure discussion integrated with harm reduction services

Participants will undergo: * Sexual pleasure assessment using Pleasuremeter (0-10 scale, 3-month recall) * Behavioral risk and substance use assessment * HIV/STI testing * Mental health screening using Electronic Mental Wellness Tool (e-mwTool) * Social and stigma assessment * Harm reduction services (drug literacy, counseling, referral, harm reduction kits) The intervention aims to facilitate structured discussions on sexual pleasure within harm reduction services.