Clinical Trial

Comparison of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Managing Psychological Distress and Its Multifaceted Impact on Stigmatization, Psychological Wellbeing, Social Support and Treatment Adherence in HIV/AIDS Patients

Study acronym: HIV CBT ACT
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for HIV/AIDS patients at Sheikh Zayed Hospital. 72 adults, aged 18-40 on ART will be randomized to CBT group (n=24), ACT group (n=24), or control group (n=24). Interventions are 8 weekly sessions of 35-40 minutes. Primary outcomes are depression, anxiety, stress measured by DASS-21, plus stigma, psychological wellbeing, social support, and medication adherence. Assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up using DASS-21, PWB, MPSS, GMAS, and MMSE. Ethical approval obtained from IRB of Sheikh Zayed Hospital. Informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation ensured.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07652918
Lead Sponsor Sadia Batool
Conditions HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Psychological Distress
Enrollment 72 participants
Start Date 2025-11-13
Primary Completion 2026-12-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-17