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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness

NCT ID NCT05561595

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goal is to see which approach better reduces stigma and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Healing HEARTS group counseling sessions and peer support groups
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective way to help people with various health conditions feel less shame and stigma, improving their mental health and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (195 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome diabetes mellitus HIV infectious disease neoplasm Obesity obesity disorder skin disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER CHRONIC PAIN DIABETES HIV OBESITY SKIN DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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