Behavioral Activation for People with HIV
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will explore if a behavioral intervention program to assist people aged 50 and older with HIV is practical. The program includes a coach who talks with participants, encouraging them to be more active, reduce loneliness, and eat healthier.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is Behavioral Activation safe for people with HIV?
The research articles reviewed do not provide specific safety data for Behavioral Activation or related interventions for people with HIV. They focus on nutritional interventions and the challenges of managing nutrition-related issues in HIV treatment, but do not address the safety of Behavioral Activation directly.12345
How is the Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention treatment different from other treatments for HIV?
This treatment is unique because it combines behavioral activation therapy, which focuses on improving mental health by encouraging positive activities, with nutrition and physical activity interventions to address both psychological and physical health in people with HIV. Unlike standard treatments that primarily focus on medication, this approach aims to enhance overall well-being and quality of life through lifestyle changes.14678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention for people with HIV?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Ann Gruber-Baldini, PhD
Principal Investigator
UMB
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Behavioral Activation Program
Participants engage in a 12-week Behavioral Activation program with remote coaching to reduce loneliness and boost social engagement, including physical activity and nutrition guidance.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention, including assessments of social isolation, sleep efficiency, and physical activity.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator