Clinical trial for Depressive Symptoms
Official title A Remotely Delivered Tai Chi/Qigong Intervention for Older People Living With HIV
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06586619
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether remote tai chi/qigong reduces depressive symptoms more than a health‑education class, and to explore how it might work.
- Who it's for
- Older people (age 50+) living with HIV who have depressive symptoms.
- What's involved
- Participants will join a 45‑60 minute Zoom class twice a week for 12 weeks, either tai chi/qigong or health education, complete three interviews, keep a practice log (tai chi/qigong group), wear a heart‑rate sensor, and some will give blood samples.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about 12 weeks of classes plus follow‑up interviews at enrollment, 3 months and 9 months after the last class.
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 to 75
You may be able to join if
- The ability to provide consent assessed by the GAIN Cognitive Impairment Scale
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Must be 50 - 75 years old.
- Must have been diagnosed with HIV by a healthcare professional (status confirmed at baseline by an uploaded picture of a recent lab report or...
- Must have reliable internet access,
You likely can't join if
- Reports high risk for suicide based on the CCSR screening tool.
- Has participated in a study on mental health in the last 12 months.
- Currently exercising at least 150 minutes a week
See the full eligibility criteria
- The ability to provide consent assessed by the GAIN Cognitive Impairment Scale
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Must be 50 - 75 years old.
- Must have been diagnosed with HIV by a healthcare professional (status confirmed at baseline by an uploaded picture of a recent lab report or medication bottle with name),
- Must have reliable internet access,
- Must have a smart phone
- No substantial experience (regular weekly practice for more than 3 months in the past 12 months) with mind-body interventions,
- Willing to participate for the length of the 12-week intervention and follow up assessments (a total of 12 months).
- Must report stable housing for the past 60 days and the next 60 days;
- Must have mild to moderate depressive symptoms (a score more than 5 but less than 19 on the PHQ-9 scale)
- Must speak and understand English
- Reports high risk for suicide based on the CCSR screening tool.
- Has participated in a study on mental health in the last 12 months.
- Currently exercising at least 150 minutes a week
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Miami, Florida, 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?
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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 to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Miami, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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