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Behavioral Intervention

Behavioral Activation for HIV/AIDS

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Waitlist Available

Led By Ann Gruber-Baldini, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

HIV positive diagnosis

50 years of age or older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline

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Study Summary

"This trial will investigate if a program to help people over 50 with HIV is feasible. The program involves a coach who will motivate participants to be more active, reduce loneliness, and eat healthier."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people aged 50 or older who are living with HIV. Participants should be able to think clearly (as shown by a cognitive test), feel some loneliness, isolation, or depression, and must speak English. They need to be getting care at the UM THRIVE Center or another HIV center in Baltimore.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a program where coaches encourage participants to increase social connections, physical activity, and improve their diet. It aims to see if this approach is practical for enhancing the well-being of older adults with HIV.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves behavioral coaching rather than medication, there may not be direct side effects like those seen with drugs. However, changes in lifestyle could lead to temporary discomfort as habits change.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am diagnosed with HIV.

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I am 50 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Depression

Loneliness

Nutritional Intake

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Secondary outcome measures

ASCVD Risk Score

Age

Aspirin usage

+19 more

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Physical Activity CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The intervention involves physical activity sessions tailored for people with HIV. Participants engage in physical activities targeting health improvement and fall prevention, promoting physical activity self-efficacy and outcome expectations. Coaches identify individual exercise goals, assess access to physical activity options, and focus on safe, unsupervised strength and balance physical activities at home. Tailored exercise materials, including handouts and videos, are accessible through a website. Additionally, participants are encouraged to follow a structured walking program.

Group II: Nutritional AssessmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete a mini nutritional assessment and keep a food diary. Each participant will meet with a registered dietician for an evaluation. The coaching will be personalized based on the dietician's advice and will include information about community resources for food, making sure health options are available, and suggesting diets and recipes for better eating options.

Group III: Behavioral ActivationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants receive brief BA (Behavioral Activation) coaching through remote interactions (phone or videoconference) with lay coaches. The structured behavioral approach focuses on identifying and scheduling values-based, rewarding social engagements and activities. Coaches assist in overcoming barriers to social connectedness, involving a review of daily activity patterns, setting activity goals, creating implementation plans, and assessing successes and areas for improvement. The program is adapted for individuals aging with HIV, with community collaboration to tailor content and delivery methods.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Physical Activity Coaching

2017

Completed Phase 2

~20

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor

687 Previous Clinical Trials

374,636 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH

1,668 Previous Clinical Trials

28,005,054 Total Patients Enrolled

Ann Gruber-Baldini, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUMB

2 Previous Clinical Trials

1 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the recruitment phase for this medical study currently ongoing?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, the current trial is not in active recruitment. Although it was initially listed on 3/6/2024 and last updated on 1/25/2024. While this specific study isn't enrolling participants currently, there are approximately 234 other trials open for patient enrollment."

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What are the primary goals and objectives of this medical study?

"This research aims to assess Total Sleep Time (TST) using Actigraphy over a period spanning Baseline and Week 16. Additional measures include Race, referring to self-reported racial or ethnic ancestry; Education, indicating the highest level of schooling completed according to self-reporting; and Gender at birth, which categorizes individuals as male or female based on their biological attributes at birth."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention

Ann Gruber-Baldini 2024. "Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06239961.