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Buddhist group talks show promise in easing HIV stigma

NCT ID NCT05126225

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested an 8-week group program that uses Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with HIV in Myanmar cope with stigma. Nineteen participants joined group discussions led by a trained facilitator. The goal was to see if the program could reduce feelings of stigma and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Buddhist-based group discussion program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, culturally tailored way to reduce HIV stigma and improve well-being in Myanmar.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (19 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program is also specific to Buddhist communities.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

19 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. HIV-Positive 2. Care by Myanmar Positive Group/CMRU 3. Living in Myanmar/Thailand 4. can stay in the period of intervention Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not HIV 2. Living outside of Myanmar/Thailand 3. Not care by MPG/CMRU 4. Cannot stay for the study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease Social Stigma

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HIV Mindfulness Stigma, social

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chiangmai Rajabhat University

    Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50120, Thailand

  • Myanmar Positive Group

    Yangon, Myanmar, 99999, Burma

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