Tai chi via zoom tested as depression remedy for older HIV patients

NCT ID NCT06586619

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether doing tai chi/qigong over Zoom twice a week for 12 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms in people aged 50-75 living with HIV. About 326 participants will be randomly assigned to either tai chi or a health education class. Researchers will track mood, heart rate, and blood markers to see if the gentle movement practice helps more than education alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tai chi/qigong
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, accessible way to ease depression in older adults living with HIV without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so effects may be modest. Results depend on participants sticking with the classes, and benefits may not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS Depression HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida International University
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

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