Buddhist group talks show promise in easing HIV stigma

NCT ID NCT05126225

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested an 8-week group program that uses Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with HIV in Myanmar cope with stigma. Nineteen participants joined group discussions led by a trained facilitator. The goal was to see if the program could reduce feelings of stigma and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Buddhist-based group discussion program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, culturally tailored way to reduce HIV stigma and improve well-being in Myanmar.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (19 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program is also specific to Buddhist communities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease Social Stigma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV MINDFULNESS STIGMA, SOCIAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chiangmai Rajabhat University

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50120, Thailand
Myanmar Positive Group

Yangon, Myanmar, 99999, Burma

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