NCT00186550

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effectiveness of supportive-expressive group therapy plus education compared with an educational intervention in improving the quality of life and promoting health-enhancing behavior of men and women living with HIV or AIDS.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
186

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable hiv

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2000

Completed
4.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

December 4, 2013

Status Verified

December 1, 2013

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Last Update Submit

December 3, 2013

Conditions

HIVDepressionRisk-takingPain

Interventions

Supportive Expressive Group PsychotherapyBEHAVIORAL
EducationBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \) a positive HIV diagnosis (either symptomatic or asymptomatic), 2) at least eighteen years of age, 3) English language skill (to complete questionnaires and participate, if assigned, to the group psychotherapy condition) and, 4) geographical proximity to groups in order to attend if assigned.

You may not qualify if:

  • \) severe psychiatric disorders (i.e. schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders)who would not be appropriate for participating in the group intervention, 2) active tuberculosis, 3) acute intoxication, 4) participation in an ongoing HIV/AIDS support group or 5) suicidal/homicidal ideation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Location

Related Publications (10)

  • Power R, Gore-Felton C, Vosvick M, Israelski DM, Spiegel D. HIV: effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine. Prim Care. 2002 Jun;29(2):361-78. doi: 10.1016/s0095-4543(01)00013-6.

    PMID: 12391716BACKGROUND

  • Vosvick M, Gore-Felton C, Ashton E, Koopman C, Fluery T, Israelski D, Spiegel D. Sleep disturbances among HIV-positive adults: the role of pain, stress, and social support. J Psychosom Res. 2004 Nov;57(5):459-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2004.03.003.

    PMID: 15581649RESULT

  • Gore-Felton C, Vosvick M, Bendel T, Koopman C, Das B, Israelski D, Herrera M, Litzenberg K, Spiegel D. Correlates of sexually transmitted disease infection among adults living with HIV. Int J STD AIDS. 2003 Aug;14(8):539-46. doi: 10.1258/095646203767869156.

    PMID: 12935384RESULT

  • Power R, Koopman C, Volk J, Israelski DM, Stone L, Chesney MA, Spiegel D. Social support, substance use, and denial in relationship to antiretroviral treatment adherence among HIV-infected persons. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2003 May;17(5):245-52. doi: 10.1089/108729103321655890.

    PMID: 12816618RESULT

  • Gore-Felton C, Vosvick M, Power R, Koopman C, Ashton E, Bachmann MH, Israelski D, Spiegel D. Alternative therapies: a common practice among men and women living with HIV. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2003 May-Jun;14(3):17-27. doi: 10.1177/1055329003014003002.

    PMID: 12800809RESULT

  • Koopman C, Gore-Felton C, Azimi N, O'Shea K, Ashton E, Power R, De Maria S, Israelski D, Spiegel D. Acute stress reactions to recent life events among women and men living with HIV/AIDS. Int J Psychiatry Med. 2002;32(4):361-78. doi: 10.2190/CK2N-33NV-3PVF-GLVR.

    PMID: 12779186RESULT

  • Vosvick M, Koopman C, Gore-Felton C, Thoresen C, Krumboltz J, Spiegel D. Relationship of functional quality of life to strategies for coping with the stress of living with HIV/AIDS. Psychosomatics. 2003 Jan-Feb;44(1):51-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.psy.44.1.51.

    PMID: 12515838RESULT

  • Turner-Cobb JM, Gore-Felton C, Marouf F, Koopman C, Kim P, Israelski D, Spiegel D. Coping, social support, and attachment style as psychosocial correlates of adjustment in men and women with HIV/AIDS. J Behav Med. 2002 Aug;25(4):337-53. doi: 10.1023/a:1015814431481.

    PMID: 12136496RESULT

  • Koopman C, Gore-Felton C, Marouf F, Butler LD, Field N, Gill M, Chen XH, Israelski D, Spiegel D. Relationships of perceived stress to coping, attachment and social support among HIV-positive persons. AIDS Care. 2000 Oct;12(5):663-72. doi: 10.1080/095401200750003833.

    PMID: 11218551RESULT

  • Gore-Felton C, Butler LD, Koopman C. HIV disease, violence, and post-traumatic stress. Focus. 2001 May;16(6):5-6. No abstract available.

    PMID: 11547387RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DepressionRisk-TakingPain

Interventions

Educational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Socioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Officials

  • David Spiegel, M.D.

    Stanford University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Jack, Lulu & Sam Willson Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 16, 2005

Study Completion

November 1, 2000

Last Updated

December 4, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-12

Locations

US(1)