Telling your story may ease the double stigma of cancer and HIV — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07728370
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether watching storytelling videos and writing or talking about personal experiences can reduce stigma and improve quality of life for women living with both cervical cancer and HIV in Zambia. Participants are randomly assigned to different combinations of storytelling videos and self-disclosure exercises. The trial also examines whether similar videos can reduce stigma among healthcare workers. The goal is to find simple, scalable ways to support emotional well-being in a high-stigma setting.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- storytelling videos and self-disclosure exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, low-cost interventions could reduce stigma and improve emotional well-being for women facing both cancer and HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so effects may be modest. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not generalize beyond this setting.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UT MD Anderson
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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