Status:
COMPLETED
Addressing Discrimination and Mistrust Among Black Men: Phase III
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fenway Community Health
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
HIV
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test a group program aimed at improving the quality of life of HIV+ Black men who have sex with men. The group will address ways to cope with discrimination an...
Detailed Description
The aim of the study is to examine whether the pilot intervention can reduce mistrust and improve coping responses to discrimination among HIV positive Black men who have sex with men (MSM). We will c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years-old or older
- Biologically male at birth
- Currently self-identifies as male
- Self-identifies as Black or African American (mixed-race individuals will be eligible if they primarily identify as Black or African American)
- HIV-positive
- Reported having sex with men in lifetime
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Does not meet all of the inclusion criteria (e.g., if they are unable to provide proof of their HIV-positive status)
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Reports or presents evidence of severe mental health problems that require immediate treatment (e.g., psychotic symptoms, active suicidality at time of enrollment) or diagnosed mental disorder that would limit the ability to participate (e.g., dementia)
- Reports or presents evidence of cognitive impairments that limit the ability to comprehend the informed consent or to fully participate in the various parts of the study (assessments, intervention, homework).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02223130
Start Date
July 1 2014
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
January 28 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Fenway Health
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215