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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)-Based Group Intervention to Reduce Inflammation in Older People With HIV

NCT05434741 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-12-08

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Summary

In this study, the investigators will assess the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based CBT group intervention, developed for older people with HIV, and research methods in a pilot randomized controlled trial including 50 older people with HIV as participants. The evidence-based CBT intervention has been developed and utilized in three clinical groups to date initiated and led by Dr. Batchelder (PI) in the Behavioral Medicine program at MGH. The 12-week intervention program proposed leverages evidence-based traditional and contemporary CBT strategies, with the goal of improving the psychological and physical functioning of older people with HIV by providing education and support to learn strategies to: a.) better manage stressors associated with HIV and aging (e.g., multi-morbidity), and b.) increase health-promoting behaviors (e.g., physical activity).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Weekly Group Skills

The topics covered in group CBT sessions are: 1.) Domains of Healthy Aging; 2.) Stress and anxiety; 3.) Adherence and Engagement in Primary/Preventative Care; 4.) Depression and Distress; 5.) Physical Activity; 6.) Stigma/Self-Compassion; 7.) Substance Use; 8.) Acceptance of Uncertainty and Uncomfortable Emotions; 9.) Diet; 10.) Behavioral Activation; 11.) Frailty and Memory/Cognition; and 12.) Wrap-Up and Maintaining Gains.

OTHER

One-time Trifold Brochure titled "HIV: 50 Years or Older"

Participants in the education only group will receive a one-time trifold brochure titled "HIV: 50 Years or Older. This brochure contains information on the prevalence of HIV among people aged 50 and older, defines medication adherence and drug resistance, encourages physical activity and proper nutrition, and addresses the health risk behavior of tobacco-smoking for people living with HIV. Participants receive one brochure in the information-only group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-06-20
Primary Completion
2023-12-01
Completion
2025-02-28

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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