Analyses of Newly Diagnosed HIV Infection in Hong Kong

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong

About this trial

The goal of the project is to determine the epidemiologic status and changing patterns of HIV infection in Hong Kong. The main question it aims to answer is:

\- what is the molecular pattern and burden of HIV-1 infections over the years

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

adult of age 18 or above, who are

people living with HIV, and

attending the service of an HIV specialist clinic in the public service in Hong Kong

Disqualifiers

travelers or visitors who are temporarily staying in Hong Kong

prisoners

patients with mental illnesses who are unable to make informed decision

patients whose HIV diagnosis was made outside Hong Kong and whose treatment have already started.

Trial population

All adult people living with HIV attending a public clinical service in Hong Kong where HIV diagnosis has recently been made

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

720 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group
Group A: people with newly diagnosed HIV infection

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

main molecular HIV-1 subtype

Proportion of patients infection with HIV-1 subtype B

Time frame
from enrollment to the end of the study at 4 years
2

main HIV transmission mode

Proportion of patients who are men who have sex with men

Time frame
from enrollment to end of study at 4 years

Secondary outcomes

1

changes in HIV molecular pattern

Percentage difference in the proportion of patients with HIV-1 subtype B between the last 2 years versus the first 2 years

Time frame
from enrolment to end of study at 4 years
2

Change in transmission mode

Percentage difference in the proportion of patients who are men who have sex with men in the last 2 years versus the first 2 years

Time frame
from enrolment to end of study at 4 years

Other outcomes

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