Phase II Randomised Controlled Trial of Memory Work Therapy at PASADA, Tanzania
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- HIV
- Registration Number
- NCT02180750
- Lead Sponsor
- Pastoral Activities and Service for AIDS Dar-Es-Salaam Archdiocese
- Brief Summary
Memory Work Therapy (MWT) has been developed to improve psycho-social outcomes for children living with HIV who are orphaned. This phase 2 trial aims to determine whether attending the intervention improves outcomes compared to standard care. We aim to test the hypothesis that attendance at MWT improves psychological symptoms, self-esteem, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and self-efficacy compared to standard care.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 48
Inclusion Criteria
- Aged 14-18 years
- HIV positive
- Orphaned
- Naïve to the intervention
Exclusion Criteria
- Adults
- Children under 14
- HIV negative
- Parent(s) living
- Previously attended the intervention
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change: Brief Symptom Inventory T0( study entry), T1 (2 weeks), T2 (6 weeks) The BSI measures psychological symptom patterns
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale T0 (study entry), T1 (2 weeks), T2 (6 weeks) A measure of self esteem
Change: Goodman's strengths and difficulties questionnaire T0 (study entry), T1 (2 weeks) T2 (6 weeks) Measures mental health in children and young people
Change: Self-efficacy questionnaire for children T0 (study entry), T1 (2 weeks), T2 (6 weeks) measure emotional and social self-efficacy.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
PASADA
🇹🇿Temeke, Tanzania
PASADA🇹🇿Temeke, Tanzania