Can targeted therapy ease the mental health toll of stigma in LGBTQ+ people?
NCT ID NCT06614868
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a type of counseling called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can reduce minority stress—the internalized stigma from social marginalization—in LGBTQ+ individuals. Researchers will compare ACT to standard counseling in 80 non-heterosexual adults. The goal is to see if reducing minority stress leads to lower depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and improved well-being.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (counseling)
What this could lead to
If effective, this counseling approach could offer a tailored way to reduce depression, anxiety, and PTSD in LGBTQ+ people by addressing the root cause of minority stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is unstructured, making it hard to know which parts work best.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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