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Official title Mindfulness and Behavior Change to Improve Cardiovascular Health of Older People With HIV
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06001814
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Older people with HIV (OPWH) are disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular disease (CVD) attributable to behavioral risk factors, and chronic HIV immune dysregulation resulting inflammation. Systemic inflammation is exacerbated by psychological distress via activating the immune response and driving pro-inflammatory CVD risk behaviors.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- age ≥50 years
- clinical diagnosis of HIV per medical record or provision of current antiretroviral medication prescription
- viral suppression - i.e., lower than detectable limit - per medical record or provision of viral load test from the past six months
- current elevated psychological distress (score ≥10 on 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale [K10]) screener)
- ≥1 CVD risk factor (based on ACC/AHA Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score Calculator; e.g., diabetes, current smoker, hypertension, and...
You likely can't join if
- non-English-speaking
- cognitive impairments preventing informed consent
- untreated or under-treated serious mental illness (i.e., psychosis and bipolar disorder) based on clinical interview
See the full eligibility criteria
- age ≥50 years
- clinical diagnosis of HIV per medical record or provision of current antiretroviral medication prescription
- viral suppression - i.e., lower than detectable limit - per medical record or provision of viral load test from the past six months
- current elevated psychological distress (score ≥10 on 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale [K10]) screener)
- ≥1 CVD risk factor (based on ACC/AHA Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score Calculator; e.g., diabetes, current smoker, hypertension, and high cholesterol
- access to cell phone with text messaging capabilities
- non-English-speaking
- cognitive impairments preventing informed consent
- untreated or under-treated serious mental illness (i.e., psychosis and bipolar disorder) based on clinical interview
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.