New counseling program aims to lift depression in teens with HIV

NCT ID NCT06173544

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a counseling program called the Friendship Bench for 106 teens aged 13-18 living with HIV and depression. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can reduce depression symptoms and improve engagement in HIV care. The study compared standard care to two versions of the counseling program.

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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

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