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Intervention Program to Address PTSD in People Living With HIV

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
HIV
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Resilience
China
AIDS
PTSD
Interventions
Behavioral: Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed Intervention
Registration Number
NCT05588596
Lead Sponsor
Central South University
Brief Summary

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an integrated intervention program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators of people living with HIV (PLWH). The main question it aims to answer are:

* to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention program on PTSD symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators of PLWH through empirical research.

* to analyze the mechanism of the intervention. Eligible PLWH were recruited and randomly divided as intervention group and control group. The efficacy of Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed Intervention on PTSD symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators in PLWH was evaluated at baseline, after intervention, and 3 months after intervention through this randomized controlled trial.

Researchers compared the intervention group and control group to see if it was feasible and had potential clinical value to introduce the Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed intervention program into the management of PLWH in China.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria
  • aged 18 years or older
  • been diagnosed with HIV for more than 1 month
  • screened positive with PTSD CheckList - Civilian Version (PCL-C)
  • voluntary participation
Exclusion Criteria
  • impaired Verbal Communication
  • have received psychological treatment or related psychological intervention in the past three months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intervention groupTrauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed InterventionAccess to routine hospital care and outpatient services. Patients received relevant health counseling provided by the investigator. In addition, Patients received Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed Intervention, including Mindfulness awareness, body scanning, walking awareness, mindful breathing, etc.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of PTSD symptomsOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

PTSD CheckList - Civilian Version (PCL-C) was used. The scale consists of 17 items divided into 3 dimensions. Each dimension is scored from 1 to 5. The total score of PCL-C ranges from 17 to 85, with higher scores indicating severer PTSD symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of depression symptomsOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) was used. The scale consists of 20 items. Each dimension is scored from 1 to 4. The total score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating severer depression symptoms.

Change of ruminationOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

The Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS) was used. The scale consists of 22 items. Each dimension is scored from 1 to 4. The total score ranges from 22 to 88, with higher scores indicating higher rumination

Change of mindfulnessOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

The Short Inventory of Mindfulness Capability (SIM-C) was used. The scale consists of 12 items. Each dimension is scored from 1 to 5. The total score ranges from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher mindfulness.

Change of perceived social supportOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) was used. The scale consists of 12 items. Each dimension is scored from 1 to 7. The total score ranges from 12 to 84, with higher scores indicating higher perceived social support.

Change of resilienceOutcomes were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months follow-up after the intervention

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used. The scale consists of 25 items. Each dimension is scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher resilience.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The First Hospital of Changsha

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Changsha, Hunan, China

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