RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
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
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- High-risk MSM living with HIV, defined as:
1. Had prior HCV infection, and had cleared HCV through treatment or spontaneously
2. Had any STI within the past 12 months
3. Had any unexplained elevation of liver transaminase in the past 6 months
4. 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.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- HCV RNA positive and yet clear virus (nor reaching SVR12).
- Admission for any acute illness (including AIDS-defining conditions)
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* High-risk MSM living with HIV, defined as:
1. Had prior HCV infection, and had cleared HCV through treatment or spontaneously
2. Had any STI within the past 12 months
3. Had any unexplained elevation of liver transaminase in the past 6 months
4. 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 Criteria:
* HCV RNA positive and yet clear virus (nor reaching SVR12).
* Admission for any acute illness (including AIDS-defining conditions)
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
Serious Game
Serious Game embedded with healthcare information regarding HCV and safe sexual practice.
BEHAVIORAL
Traditional Health Education
Reading materials regarding HCV and safe sexual practice.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan