HIV-Mental Illness Stigma Reduction and Outcomes in Malawi

NCT06951542 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2026-01-15

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Summary

The overall aim of this study is to assess the acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and effectiveness of a depression treatment intervention augmented with counseling to address stigma. Using a multiple-baseline design, 200 depressed adults living with HIV will be enrolled in the trial. Participant surveys and abstracted clinical data related to HIV and depression care will assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Conditions

  • Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
  • HIV
  • Health Condition Stigma

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Stigma Reduction Counseling

The stigma reduction counseling sessions will include psychoeducation and activities to challenge myths and stereotypes, cope with experiences of discrimination, and overcome self-stigma.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-01
Primary Completion
2026-09-30
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • Malawi

Study Locations

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