ACT for HIV-Positive Men

Purpose

The purpose of the current study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy, a specific form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, for treating general mental health concerns among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

Conditions

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Mental Disorder
  • Distress-based Psychopathology

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • identify as a man - be at least 18 years old - has been diagnosed with HIV by a healthcare professional

Exclusion Criteria

  • has engaged in self-harm within the last three months - has attempted suicide within the last year - has had an active plan to attempt suicide within the last 30 days - is currently diagnosed with any eating disorder - has experienced hallucinations or delusions within the last 30 days - has used narcotics within the last 7 days (heroin, meth, crack cocaine, opioids)

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Intervention Model Description
Small-n design with single group of participants who will each receive the treatment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for hiv-positive men who have sex with men
  • Behavioral: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    Acceptance and commitment therapy is a psychotherapy focused at increasing psychological flexibility and an individual's engagement in valued activities rather than focusing solely or primarily on reducing psychiatric symptoms

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Contact

Nicholas Borgogna, PhD
(205) 934-3850
borgogna@uab.edu

Detailed Description

The purpose of the current study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy, a specific form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, for treating general mental health concerns among HIV-positive men who have sex with men.