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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

NCT07652918

Active Not RecruitingNA

Sponsor: Sadia Batool

Conditions: HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Psychological Distress

Interventions: CBT, ACT+ Standard Care

Countries: Pakistan

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.

Eligibility overview

Sex: FEMALE

Age: 18 Years to 40 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must have a documented medical diagnosis of HIV/AIDS by a healthcare professional.
* Participants should fall within a specified age range, typically from 18 years to 40 years older.
* ACT and CBT treatments will be made available to participants who are receiving ART.
* Participants must be actively receiving or seeking treatment and care for their HIV/AIDS condition at Sheikh Zayed Hospital.
* Individuals must express their voluntary willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with severe cognitive impairments that would hinder their ability to engage in assessments or therapy sessions will be excluded.
* Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions that require immediate specialized care beyond the scope of the study will be excluded.
* Individuals with a history of prior participation in a similar cognitive behavior therapy intervention for HIV/AIDS will be excluded to avoid potential confounding effects from previous treatment experiences

Locations (1)

Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan