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International Kink Health Study
NCT05318053 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The study design is an observational, longitudinal study with data collected online via a computer-assisted survey. Subjects will be recruited through non-probability snowball sampling. Objectives: 1. to document the prevalence of injuries and medical complications arising from kink activities 2. to document how healthcare is utilized by kink-involved people 3. to document the health outcomes particular to a large sample of kink-involved people 4. to test whether the centrality of kink identity and degree of community belongingness affect injuries, health outcomes, and healthcare utilization
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
California
- TASHRA — Rio Vista
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 917 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-03-31 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05318053
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05318053 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 917 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Mental Health appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05318053 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05318053 about?
NCT05318053 is a clinical study titled "International Kink Health Study". The study design is an observational, longitudinal study with data collected online via a computer-assisted survey. Subjects will be recruited through non-probability snowball sampling. Objectives: 1. to document the prevalence of injuries and medical complications arising from kink activities 2. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05318053?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 917 participants. The study started on 2022-06-01. Estimated completion is 2024-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05318053 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mental Health, Wounds and Injuries. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05318053?
This trial is sponsored by The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05318053 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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