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
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental Acceptance and commitment therapy |
Trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for hiv-positive men who have sex with men |
|
Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.
