Stress-Reducing Interventions in HIV+ Patients: Pilot

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, HIV Infections

In brief

The primary aim of this project is to examine the efficacy of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy at reducing HIV-related PTSD symptoms, increasing adherence to antiretroviral medication regimens, and increasing health-related quality of life (QOL) in HIV+ patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00599599

Run by

Kent State University

People needed

70

Starts

2005-04-01

Expected to finish

2010-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-03-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must be HIV+
• Must meet PTSD diagnostic criteria
• Must be taking HIV medications
• Must be able to read and write in English

You may not qualify if…

• Current or previous diagnosis of schizophrenia, any current diagnosis with psychotic features, or current suicidal ideation
• Being in a current abusive relationship or ongoing intimate relationship with one's assailant
• Mental retardation

Where it is running

• Violet's Cupboard — Akron, Ohio, United States
• AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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