Efficacy of Group Intervention to Reduce Stress Symptoms

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00611338

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

This research study will examine the usefulness of groups in reducing stress and helping individuals with HIV to stay healthy and avoid problems associated with sexually transmitted diseases. We hope to discover whether being in a group is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms and promoting healthy behaviors.

Official Title

Efficacy of Group Intervention to Reduce Stress Symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. Must be 18 years or older, must be HIV-positive, report engaging in behavior that could put them at risk for HIV transmission in the past three months, report experiencing one or more trauma-related symptoms within the past three months.
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. Exclusion criteria include the presence of gross cognitive impairment, dementia, acute psychosis, or severe physical impairment that would preclude adequate comprehension of assessment material and participation in small group intervention.
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Investigator(s)

Cheryl Gore-Felton, Ph.D.
Cheryl Gore-Felton, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Walter E. Nichols, MD Professor in the School of Medicine

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Contact

Susanne Lee, MPH
650-724-7025

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