AI therapy aims to curb suicide risk in older HIV patients

NCT ID NCT07339189

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-powered therapy program can help older adults (50+) living with HIV who are at risk for suicide. Participants watch short videos teaching coping skills and can chat with a coach. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps people manage difficult emotions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-delivered dialectical behavioral therapy (AI-DBT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a new, accessible way to help older adults with HIV manage suicidal thoughts and emotions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The AI therapy is new and may not work as well as in-person sessions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS Behavior HIV infectious disease Suicidal Ideation Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AIDS (ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME) HIV SUICIDAL IDEATION AND BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

New Jersey Community Research Initiative
RECRUITING

Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States
RWJB Infectious Disease
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Newark, New Jersey, 07112, United States

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