An Evaluation of Group Psychotherapy for People With HIV

Stanford University1 site in 1 country186 target enrollmentSeptember 16, 2005

ConditionsHIV Depression Risk-taking Pain

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: HIV
Sponsor: Stanford University
Enrollment: 186
Locations: 1
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effectiveness of supportive-expressive group therapy plus education compared with an educational intervention in improving the quality of life and promoting health-enhancing behavior of men and women living with HIV or AIDS.

Detailed Description

The major goal of this project is to examine the effectiveness of supportive-expressive group therapy plus education in comparison to an educationally intervention in improving the quality of life and promoting health-enhancing behavior of men and women living with HIV/AIDS.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 16, 2005

End Date

November 2000

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Stanford University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

David Spiegel

Jack, Lulu & Sam Willson Professor

Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•a positive HIV diagnosis (either symptomatic or asymptomatic), 2) at least eighteen years of age, 3) English language skill (to complete questionnaires and participate, if assigned, to the group psychotherapy condition) and, 4) geographical proximity to groups in order to attend if assigned.

Exclusion Criteria

•severe psychiatric disorders (i.e. schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders)who would not be appropriate for participating in the group intervention, 2) active tuberculosis, 3) acute intoxication, 4) participation in an ongoing HIV/AIDS support group or 5) suicidal/homicidal ideation.