Talking therapy shows promise for depressed teens with HIV

NCT ID NCT06173544

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a counseling program called the Friendship Bench for 106 teens aged 13-18 who have HIV and feel depressed or anxious. The program aims to improve their mood and help them stay engaged in their HIV care. Researchers measured how well the program worked by looking at depression scores and how many teens stayed in the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder HIV infectious disease immune system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR ANXIETY DEPRESSION HIV INFECTIONS IMMUNE SYSTEM DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Area 18 Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi
Area 25 Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi
Kawale Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi
Lighthouse Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi
UNC Project Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi

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