HIV study: B2B Intervention
Official title Bridge to Belonging: Peer Led Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Depression Among Older Gay and Bisexual Men
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07762066
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will find out if the Bridge to Belonging program is doable and acceptable for participants.
- Who it's for
- Older gay or bisexual men who are living with HIV.
- What's involved
- Participants will meet with trained peers for a friendship‑building program, receive mentoring, and get help joining LGBTQ‑friendly elder services.
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
You may be able to join if
- HIV+ and provide evidence or documentation of HIV+ status
- Willing to release HIV-related health records
- Self-identify as a man who has sex with men
- Able to provide informed consent in English
- Be ≥50 years old
You likely can't join if
- HIV-
- Does not self-identify as a man who has sex with men
- Is less than 50 years old
- Scores less than 2 on the PHQ-2 AND scores less than 4 on the UCLA Shortened Loneliness Scale
See the full eligibility criteria
- HIV+ and provide evidence or documentation of HIV+ status
- Willing to release HIV-related health records
- Self-identify as a man who has sex with men
- Able to provide informed consent in English
- Be ≥50 years old
- Score at least a 2 on the PHQ-2 OR score at least a 4 on the UCLA Shortened Loneliness Scale
- HIV-
- Does not self-identify as a man who has sex with men
- Is less than 50 years old
- Scores less than 2 on the PHQ-2 AND scores less than 4 on the UCLA Shortened Loneliness Scale
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- 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, but 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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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