Trial Outcomes & Findings for Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for HIV-infected At-risk Drinkers (NCT NCT03974061)
NCT ID: NCT03974061
Last Updated: 2026-04-01
Results Overview
Alcohol consumption will be measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinking days over the last 42-day period.
COMPLETED
NA
49 participants
6-months post-baseline
2026-04-01
Participant Flow
There were two phases to this study. Phase I was the development of a treatment, and Phase II was a pilot randomized clinical trial. Only the second phase involved participants who were individually randomization to a treatment condition and to a graduate student (who was not enrolled) interventionist within that tx condition. In Phase I, individual in-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted with HIV providers (n = 10) and HIV patients (n = 13) - who were NOT enrolled in the trial.
Participant milestones
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Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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24
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25
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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16
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20
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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8
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5
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for HIV-infected At-risk Drinkers
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Total
n=49 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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53.67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.18 • n=5 Participants
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53.64 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.59 • n=5 Participants
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53.65 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.29 • n=10 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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3 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
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22 Participants
n=5 Participants
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23 Participants
n=5 Participants
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45 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Declined to Answer
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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13 Participants
n=5 Participants
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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23 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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9 Participants
n=5 Participants
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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19 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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5 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=10 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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24 participants
n=5 Participants
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25 participants
n=5 Participants
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49 participants
n=10 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineAlcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinking days over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinking Days: Baseline (at Baseline)
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26.21 Days
Standard Deviation 13.68
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21.20 Days
Standard Deviation 12.97
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Post-treatment (at 7-weeks post-baseline)Alcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinking days over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=22 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinking Days: Post-Treatment (at 7-weeks Post-baseline)
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4.28 Days
Standard Deviation 3.74
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2.85 Days
Standard Deviation 1.9
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3-months post-baselineAlcohol consumption will be measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinking days over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=18 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinking Days: 3-months (at 3-months Post-baseline)
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17.35 Days
Standard Deviation 16.39
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12.11 Days
Standard Deviation 13.05
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselineAlcohol consumption will be measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinking days over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinking Days: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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19 Days
Standard Deviation 18.66
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9.47 Days
Standard Deviation 12.64
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineAlcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinks per day over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day: Baseline (at Baseline)
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4.55 Drinks
Standard Deviation 2.58
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3.99 Drinks
Standard Deviation 2.18
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Post-Treatment (7-weeks post-baseline)Alcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinks per drinking day over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=22 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day: Post-Treatment (at 7-weeks Post-baseline)
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4.28 Drinks
Standard Deviation 3.74
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2.85 Drinks
Standard Deviation 1.90
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3-months post-baselineAlcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinks per drinking day over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=18 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day: 3-months (at 3-months Post-baseline)
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3.38 Drinks
Standard Deviation 3.47
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2.69 Drinks
Standard Deviation 1.79
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselineAlcohol consumption was measured by retrospective self-report via the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields number of drinks per day over the last 42-day period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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3.2 Drinks
Standard Deviation 3.45
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2.84 Drinks
Standard Deviation 2.44
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselinePopulation: Out of a total of 24 (ACT) and 25 (BI) participants who completed a baseline study visit, a total of 21 participants in the ACT condition and 20 participants in the BI condition returned their dried blood spot samples to the lab and had samples that could be successfully processed. Of these samples 71% (15/21) in the ACT condition and 70% (14/20) in the BI condition were positive - as noted in the outcome measure data table below.
Alcohol use was assessed using the biomarker phosphatidylethanol (PEth). PEth is an abnormal phospholipid formed only in the presence of alcohol with an estimated half-life of 4-12 days and can be measured from dried blood spots. We calculated the percent of PEth positive tests (.50ng/ml) received at each study visit (out of all samples that were successfully sent back to our lab and successfully processed by the lab processing facility).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=21 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Alcohol Consumption Measured by Phosphatidylethanol (PEth): Baseline (at Baseline)
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71 percentage PEth positive
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70 percentage PEth positive
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselinePopulation: Out of a total of 16 (ACT) and 20 (BI) participants who completed a 6-month study visit, a total of 11 participants in the ACT condition and 12 participants in the BI condition returned their dried blood spot samples to the lab and had samples that could be successfully processed. Of these samples 55% (6/11) in the ACT condition and 58% (7/12) in the BI condition were positive - as noted in the outcome measure data table below.
Alcohol use was assessed using the biomarker phosphatidylethanol (PEth). PEth is an abnormal phospholipid formed only in the presence of alcohol with an estimated half-life of 4-12 days and can be measured from dried blood spots. We calculated the percent of PEth positive tests (.50ng/ml) received at each study visit (out of all samples that were successfully sent back to our lab and successfully processed by the lab processing facility).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=11 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=12 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Alcohol Consumption Measured by Phosphatidylethanol (PEth): 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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55 percentage PEth positive
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58 percentage PEth positive
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline (at baseline)ART adherence was measured by self-report by asking participants to use a Likert-type scale of of 1 (very poor) to 6 (excellent) to report their ability to take all of their ART medication in past past 30 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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ART Adherence Measured by Self-Report: Baseline (at Baseline)
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5.17 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.05
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5.32 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Post-treatment (at 7-weeks post-baseline)ART adherence was measured by self-report by asking participants to use a Likert-type scale of of 1 (very poor) to 6 (excellent) to report their ability to take all of their ART medication in past past 30 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=22 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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ART Adherence Measured by Self-report: Post-treatment (at 7-weeks Post-baseline)
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5.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.35
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5.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .8
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3-months post-baselineART adherence was measured by self-report by asking participants to use a Likert-type scale of of 1 (very poor) to 6 (excellent) to report their ability to take all of their ART medication in past past 30 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=18 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=19 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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ART Adherence Measured by Self-report: 3-months (at 3-months Post-baseline)
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4.89 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.41
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5.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselineART adherence was measured by self-report by asking participants to use a Likert-type scale of of 1 (very poor) to 6 (excellent) to report their ability to take all of their ART medication in past past 30 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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ART Adherence Measured by Self-report: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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5.31 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .87
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5.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: At BaselinePopulation: We found that participants were generally not willing to self-collect samples of hair feasibility/acceptability aim of the study - findings that we published (Firkey et al., 2023). We thus did not send any hair samples to the lab for biological analysis, and thus we do not have any results from the hair analysis to report on here. Samples will not ever be analyzed and no additional data will be obtained now or in the future.
Adherence was intended to be measured via ARV levels in hair. Hair concentrations of ARVs have been shown to be the strongest independent predictor of virological success in prospective cohorts of HIV-infected patients.
Outcome measures
Outcome data not reported
PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post baselinePopulation: WWe found that participants were generally not willing to self-collect samples of hair feasibility/acceptability aim of the study - findings that we published (Firkey et al., 2023). We thus did not send any hair samples to the lab for biological analysis, and thus we do not have any results from the hair analysis to report on here. Samples will not ever be analyzed and no additional data will be obtained now or in the future.
Adherence was intended to be measured via ARV levels in hair. Hair concentrations of ARVs have been shown to be the strongest independent predictor of virological success in prospective cohorts of HIV-infected patients.
Outcome measures
Outcome data not reported
SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineSymptoms of experiential avoidance were measured with the Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (BEAQ). The BEAQ is a 15-item measures that assesses six domains of experiential avoidance using a Likert-type scale that ranges from 1 to 6. A total score was calculated to indicate general symptoms of experiential avoidance. Total scores can range from 15 to 90 with higher scores indicating higher levels of experiential avoidance (and lower levels of acceptance).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Experiential Avoidance: Baseline (at Baseline)
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47.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.95
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50.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.01
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months post-baselineSymptoms of experiential avoidance were measured with the Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (BEAQ). The BEAQ is a 15-item measures that assesses six domains of experiential avoidance using a Likert-type scale that ranges from 1 to 6. A total score was calculated to indicate general symptoms of experiential avoidance. Total scores can range from 15 to 90 with higher scores indicating higher levels of experiential avoidance (and lower levels of acceptance).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Experiential Avoidance: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.92
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49.65 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.37
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineSymptoms of depression were measured using the total score obtained on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9. The PHQ-9 is a 9-item standardized measure of depression severity with scores ranging from 0 to 27, and higher scores indicating higher levels of depression symptoms severity. Scores \<5 are considered none-mild, in the 10-14 range are considered "moderate," in the 15-19 range are considered "moderately severe," and in the 20-27 range are considered "severe."
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Depression: Baseline (at Baseline)
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14.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.02
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16.76 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.32
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months post-baselineSymptoms of depression were measured using the total score obtained on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9. The PHQ-9 is a 9-item standardized measure of depression severity with scores ranging from 0 to 27, and higher scores indicating higher levels of depression symptoms severity. Scores \<5 are considered none-mild, in the 10-14 range are considered "moderate," in the 15-19 range are considered "moderately severe," and in the 20-27 range are considered "severe."
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Depression: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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12.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.59
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13.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.84
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineSymptoms of anxiety were measured using the total score obtained via the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7). The GAD-7 is a 7-item standardized measure of anxiety severity with score ranging from 0 to 21. With regard to symptoms of anxiety, score in the 0-4 range are considered "minimal," 5-9 range are considered "mild," 10-14 range are considered "moderate," and 15+ are considered "severe."
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Anxiety: Baseline (at Baseline)
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11.96 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.16
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13.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.03
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselineSymptoms of anxiety were measured using the total score obtained via the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7). The GAD-7 is a 7-item standardized measure of anxiety severity with score ranging from 0 to 21. With regard to symptoms of anxiety, score in the 0-4 range are considered "minimal," 5-9 range are considered "mild," 10-14 range are considered "moderate," and 15+ are considered "severe."
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Anxiety: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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8.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
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11.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.99
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineSubstance use other than alcohol was measured by retrospective self-report via the 6-week Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields the number of days non-prescription drugs were used over the past 42 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Days Other Substances Used: Baseline (at Baseline)
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16.17 Days
Standard Deviation 19.43
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7.6 Days
Standard Deviation 13.74
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6-months post-baselineSubstance use other than alcohol was measured by retrospective self-report via the 6-week Time Line Follow Back (TLFB) interview method which yields the number of days non-prescription drugs were used over the past 42 days.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Number of Days Other Substances Used: 6-months (6-months Post-baseline)
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13.38 days
Standard Deviation 17.73
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7.1 days
Standard Deviation 13.81
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: BaselinePopulation: As noted above, only participants who answered "yes" to question 1 on the GCPS-PCS (Do you currently suffer from any type of chronic pain) were asked a second question (In the last 3 months, on average, how would you rate your pain) with response options of 0 (no pain) to 100 (pain as bad as it can be) - were included in these outcome data.
Symptoms of chronic pain were measured using the total score obtained via the brief Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS-PCS). Only participants who answered "yes" to question 1 (Do you currently suffer from any type of chronic pain) were asked a second question (In the last 3 months, on average, how would you rate your pain) with response options of 0 (no pain) to 100 (pain as bad as it can be) - these are the participants included in these outcome data.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=13 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=13 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Chronic Pain: Baseline (at Baseline)
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65.08 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.87
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67.31 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.76
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 6 months post-baselinePopulation: As noted above, only participants who answered "yes" to question 1 on the GCPS-PCS (Do you currently suffer from any type of chronic pain) were asked a second question (In the last 3 months, on average, how would you rate your pain) with response options of 0 (no pain) to 100 (pain as bad as it can be) - were included in these outcome data.
Symptoms of chronic pain were measured using the total score obtained via the brief Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS-PCS). Only participants who answered "yes" to question 1 (Do you currently suffer from any type of chronic pain) were asked a second question (In the last 3 months, on average, how would you rate your pain) with response options of 0 (no pain) to 100 (pain as bad as it can be) - these are the participants included in these outcome data.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=11 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=8 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Symptoms of Chronic Pain: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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57.63 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.69
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67.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.14
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: BaselineHIV Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy was measured using the total score obtained on the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES). The HIV-ASES is a 12-item measure of one's confidence in their ability to adhere to a treatment plan. The response scale ranges from 0 (cannot do at all) to 10 (completely certain I can do) with total scores ranging from 0 to 120. Higher scores indicate higher confidence in carrying out HIV treatment-related behaviors.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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HIV Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy: Baseline (at Baseline)
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88.11 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.46
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88.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.24
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 6 months post-baselineHIV Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy was measured using the total score obtained on the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES). The HIV-ASES is a 12-item measure of one's confidence in their ability to adhere to a treatment plan. The response scale ranges from 0 (cannot do at all) to 10 (completely certain I can do) with total scores ranging from 0 to 120. Higher scores indicate higher confidence in carrying out HIV treatment-related behaviors.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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HIV Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy: 6-months (6-months Post-baseline)
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89.89 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.66
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95.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.61
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: BaselineAlcohol-related problems were measured using the total score obtained from the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2L). The SIP-2L is a 15-item yes/no measure that assesses negative consequences of alcohol use. Scores range from 0 to 15 with higher scores indicating higher alcohol-related problems.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=24 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=25 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Alcohol-related Problems: Baseline (at Baseline)
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5.96 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.24
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7.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.93
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 6 months post-baselineAlcohol-related problems were measured using the total score obtained from the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP-2L). The SIP-2L is a 15-item yes/no measure that assesses negative consequences of alcohol use. Scores range from 0 to 15 with higher scores indicating higher alcohol-related problems.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
n=16 Participants
Participants randomized to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) arm will receive one, 1-hour intervention session followed by five weekly 30-45 minute intervention sessions delivered via telephone.
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy utilizes mindfulness skills and values-guided behavioral action plans to decrease experiential avoidance and impact a broad array of psychological symptoms.
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Brief Alcohol Intervention
n=20 Participants
Participants randomized to the Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) will receive the following telephone-based sessions over the duration of six weeks: a 30-45 minute session of a brief alcohol intervention, a 5-10 minute booster call, a reminder phone call for the next intervention session, a 30-45 minute intervention session, a 5-10 minute booster, and a reminder phone call for the post-treatment appointment.
Brief Alcohol Intervention: The Brief Alcohol Intervention is a standard intervention that will be adapted for men and women living with HIV. The intervention will be matched in frequency and length to the brief ACT intervention.
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Alcohol-Related Problems: 6-months (at 6-months Post-baseline)
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4.87 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.07
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6.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.23
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Adverse Events
Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Brief Alcohol Intervention
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Sarah Woolf-King, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Psychology
Syracuse University
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place