Talking therapy shows promise for depressed teens with HIV

NCT ID NCT06173544

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

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

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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