Status:

UNKNOWN

Body Image and Self-Care in HIV-Infected MSM

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Fenway Institute

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Body Image Disturbance

Medication Adherence

Eligibility:

MALE

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and test counseling strategies for men who have sex with men (MSM) who are living with HIV and are experiencing body dissatisfaction. Two phases will be conduc...

Detailed Description

Among men who have sex with men (MSM), the largest population living with HIV in the U.S., poor self-care behaviors occur within the context of intertwined psychosocial problems, called syndemics. Imp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • HIV-seropositive
  • Prescribed ART for at least the last two months
  • Reports having sex with men in the past 12 months
  • Reports current body dissatisfaction (a score of 2.48 or more on the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire)
  • Age 18 and older
  • Capable of completing and fully understanding the informed consent process and the study procedures

Exclusion

  • Over age 65
  • Significant mental health diagnosis requiring immediate treatment (e.g., unstable bipolar disorder; any psychotic disorder)
  • Has received cognitive behavioral therapy for body dissatisfaction within the past 12 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01817621

Start Date

February 1 2013

Last Update

April 7 2015

Active Locations (2)

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114-2919

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The Fenway Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215