Cognitive-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) for People Living With HIV (PLHIV)
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
In brief
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of cognitive-based compassion training (CBCT), a meditative practice based on Buddhist teachings, on long term emotional well-being and immune system improvement with people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02395289
- Run by
- Emory University
- People needed
- 54
- Starts
- 2016-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-02-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Subjects living with HIV-1 infection who have been on continuous ART for a minimum of 12 months and:
- are followed longitudinally for their HIV healthcare at the Infectious Disease Program
- meet criteria for immunological non-responsiveness as defined by adherence to ART and cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) count <350 cells/μL despite complete virologic suppression (> 2 plasma HIV viral load (pVL) below the limit of detection including the most recent pVL prior to enrollment).
- Ability to give informed consent.
- Score at least 1 standard deviation above socioeconomic status (SES)-matched general population norms on Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
You may not qualify if…
- History of psychosis
- HIV-related neurocognitive decline
- Substance abuse within the last year
- Documented history of cirrhosis or a total bilirubin ≥ 2.0 mg/dL
- Known or possible pregnancy or attempting to become pregnant
- BMI below 17 or above 30
- Age < 18
- Bipolar disorder
- Bleeding disorders such as thrombocytopenia or significant gastrointestinal bleeding within the past year
- Continuous ART for < 12 months
Where it is running
- Grady Hospital - Ponce De Leon Clinic — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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