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Can a tailored therapy ease stigma and boost mental health for young black and latino gay men?

NCT ID NCT07793357

Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a culturally adapted version of a therapy called ESTEEM, designed to help young Black and Latino gay, bisexual, and queer men in Middle Tennessee cope with stigma and improve their mental and sexual health. Researchers will enroll 20 participants to see if the therapy is acceptable and feasible, and to gather feedback for further refinement. The study measures changes in depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and HIV risk behaviors. If it works, this approach could reduce the mental health burden and HIV rates in the Southern US.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Adapted ESTEEM intervention, a culturally responsive behavioral health intervention
What this could lead to
If this pilot succeeds, it could point toward a tailored therapy that helps young Black and Latino gay and bisexual men in the South cope with stigma, reduce depression and anxiety, and lower HIV risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small early pilot with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not prove effective or acceptable in this group, and the study does not yet compare it against other treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * identify as male * anticipate 6-months of residential stability in Nashville (or surrounding service area) * identify as gay, bisexual, or report past-12-month sex with a man * identify as Black and/or Latino * speak fluent English * provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * exhibit symptoms of psychosis, mania, or gross cognitive impairment (assessed by a clinician during pre-assessment)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Stigma

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

Stigma, social

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nashville CARES Community Clinic

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States

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