Can group therapy help black gay men overcome medical mistrust?

NCT ID NCT04587869

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: RAND Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) group program designed to help Black sexual minority men cope with discrimination and medical mistrust. The goal was to see if the program could increase their use of healthcare and preventive services. The trial enrolled 369 participants but was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: CBT Coping Intervention (behavioral group therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could point toward a practical way to help Black sexual minority men feel more comfortable seeking healthcare and coping with discrimination.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone or in different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Acceptance of Health Care Social Discrimination

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISCRIMINATION, SOCIAL HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

APLA Health

Los Angeles, California, 90016, United States

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