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Administrative data

NCT number NCT03071887
Other study ID # 2017P000404
Secondary ID R34AT009170
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date November 27, 2017
Est. completion date August 27, 2018

Study information

Verified date October 2019
Source Massachusetts General Hospital
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this study is to refine and pilot the Relaxation Response Resiliency (3RP) intervention for women age 50 and over who are living with HIV, a group especially burdened by stressors related both to aging and living with chronic disease. The investigators will adapt the 3RP resiliency intervention to the needs of this population and conduct preliminary testing of the group intervention via an open pilot study.


Description:

Overview.

Participants will be women living with HIV (N=up to 40) age 50 or over. Women will be recruited from the Boston area. Based on the investigators' qualitative work, the investigators will deliver an adapted version of the 3RP resiliency intervention to groups of 5-8 HIV-infected women age 50 and over. The 3RP intervention will consist of 8-10 weekly sessions of 90 minutes each focused on skills training to build and enhance resilience. The investigators will conduct baseline and post-treatment quantitative assessments, in addition to individual exit interviews to solicit feedback on the intervention. These data will be used to inform the design of a future randomized pilot study.

Study procedures.

Participants (N = up to 40) will be HIV-infected women age 50 or over . Participants will be recruited via study flyers (posted in the infectious disease clinics at local hospitals and in the waiting areas of Boston area community organizations) and provider referral. Once an individual expresses interest in the study, a research assistant will screen that individual to assess study eligibility criteria. Individuals who meet inclusion criteria will be invited to sign informed consent and complete an in-person baseline assessment. Participants will then complete the intervention (described below), a post-treatment assessment, and an individual in-depth exit interview to provide feedback on their experience in the study.

3RP Intervention:

Once enrolled in the study, participants will complete weekly group sessions of the 3RP intervention. Sessions will focus on developing an understanding of stress sources and physiology, and on developing a regular practice of eliciting the relaxation response (RR) and learning cognitive behavioral and positive psychology skills to enhance resiliency to long-term stress. Participants will be encouraged to practice skills (RR practice, thoughts records to learn adaptive thinking) between group sessions.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 13
Est. completion date August 27, 2018
Est. primary completion date August 27, 2018
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Female
Age group 50 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- biologically born women who endorse a female identity

- HIV-infected

- age 50 or older

- English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

- presence of an active (i.e. untreated) and interfering psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse)

- have participated in a structured cognitive behavioral therapy and/or a mind-body intervention in the past year

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP)
The 3RP blends stress management principles, cognitive behavioral therapy, and positive psychology. The 3RP focuses on 3 major areas: (1) eliciting the relaxation response; (2) increasing stress awareness; and (3) promoting adaptive strategies. The 3RP intervention currently consists of eight, 90-minute weekly group sessions. The investigators plan to adapt the intervention to address common concerns for older, HIV-infected women, including: stress of managing a chronic long-term, life threatening illness; additional medical comorbidities; pain and fatigue; stigma and social isolation; depression and anxiety; and sexuality concerns.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Boston Medical Center Boston Massachusetts
United States Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Massachusetts General Hospital National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Number of Participants Completing Treatment Sessions The investigators will assess feasibility by collecting data on the number of completed treatment sessions. Approximately 10 weeks after baseline
Primary Participant Satisfaction With Study Procedures Acceptability will be assessed using scores on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8). Response options as follows, "Very satisfied", "Mostly satisfied", "Indifferent or mildly dissatisfied", and "Quite dissatisfied". Approximately 10 weeks after baseline
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