HealthMpowerment Korea: Pilot Testing the Cultural Adaptation of a Digital HIV Intervention for M… (NCT07741123) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HealthMpowerment Korea: Pilot Testing the Cultural Adaptation of a Digital HIV Intervention for Men Who Have Sex With Men in South Korea
South Korea50 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study tests a mobile application (app) designed to support sexual health and prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among young men in South Korea. Researchers are interested to learn if the app is acceptable, easy to use, and helpful for young men who have sex with men (MSM).
Participants will complete a 15-minute online survey at the start of the study and another 15-minute survey 3 months later. Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 study groups for 3 months:
1. Intervention Group: Participants receive access to the full mobile app, called Bandi. The app includes health articles, quizzes, community discussion forums, a personal sexual health log, and a clinic finder.
2. Control Group: Participants receive access to a basic version of the app that includes informational articles and the clinic finder only.
Researchers will compare both groups over 3 months to see if using the full app leads to higher rates of HIV testing and lower sexual risk behaviors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male sex assigned at birth and current male gender identity
* Aged 18 to 35 years
* Current residence in the Seoul Metropolitan area
* Korean nationality
* Self-identify as a sexual minority (e.g., gay, bisexual, queer, or other non-heterosexual identity)
* HIV-negative or HIV-unaware serostatus
* Report at least 1 episode of condomless anal intercourse with a male partner in the prior 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Assigned female at birth or do not currently identify as male
* Younger than 18 or older than 35 years of age
* Non-residence in the Seoul Metropolitan area
* Do not hold Korean nationality
* Do not identify as a sexual minority
* Known HIV-positive status
* No reported episodes of condomless anal intercourse with a male partner in the prior 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Proportion of Participants Who Reported Receiving an HIV Test
Timeframe: 3 months post-randomization
2
Change in Frequency of Condomless Anal Intercourse (CAI)
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months post-randomization