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Behavioral Intervention

Narrative Therapy for HIV

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Akansha Vaswani-Bye
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Ability to complete the interview and research surveys in English
Adults (age 18 years and older) who are referring providers at [Blinded] clinic (social worker, primary care physician, mental health professional etc.)
Must not have
Participants with need for urgent mental health treatment (e.g., at imminent risk of suicide or harm to others; disabling symptom presentation)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 month, up to 8 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new therapy session for behavioral health services in an integrated primary care clinic for people with HIV. The study will last for 6 months and will evaluate how well the therapy session

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with substance use disorders, mental health issues, and HIV/AIDS. It aims to help those who need quick access to behavioral health services in a primary care setting.
What is being tested?
The study tests single-session narrative therapy's suitability and practicality over six months in an integrated clinic for people living with HIV.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a therapy-based intervention focusing on conversation and storytelling, there are no direct medical side effects like you'd see with medication or surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can complete interviews and surveys in English.
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I am an adult and a healthcare provider at the specified clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I urgently need mental health treatment due to risk of harm to myself or others.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 month, up to 8 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month, up to 8 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Secondary study objectives
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Brief Services Evaluation
Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)
+5 more
Other study objectives
Modified Single Session Impressions and Feedback Tool- Adapted Version
Patient Participant Qualitative Interview
Provider Participant Qualitative Interview
+2 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single Session Narrative Therapy InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A single 60-75 minute narrative therapy session with a trained licensed behavioral health provider will be offered to patients on the psychotherapy waitlist of an HIV primary care clinic.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,814 Previous Clinical Trials
1,912,973 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,913 Previous Clinical Trials
2,738,475 Total Patients Enrolled
Akansha Vaswani-ByePrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
~9 spots leftby Jan 2025