Can training entire clinics erase HIV stigma? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT05785169

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

Summary

This study tests a training program for entire HIV clinics to reduce stigma and improve well-being for both patients and staff. About 1,000 people from 5 clinics in the US South will take part. The training includes interactive sessions for all staff and aims to change clinic policies and attitudes. Researchers will track changes in stigma and cultural humility over 24 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

All-facility training program (Health Policy+ curriculum)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a proven way to reduce HIV stigma in clinics, helping more people stay in care and improving well-being for both patients and healthcare workers.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study with no drug or medical treatment, so results may be subtle or hard to measure. The training may not change deeply held attitudes, and findings from 5 clinics may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease Psychological Well-Being Social Stigma

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University School of Nursing

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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