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Talking therapy shows promise for depressed teens with HIV

NCT ID NCT06173544

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a counseling program called the Friendship Bench for 106 teens aged 13-18 who have HIV and feel depressed or anxious. The program aims to improve their mood and help them stay engaged in their HIV care. Researchers measured how well the program worked by looking at depression scores and how many teens stayed in the study.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

106 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 13-18 * diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally) * scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II * living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year * willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17) Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder HIV infectious disease immune system disorder

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Adolescent behavior Anxiety Depression HIV infections Immune system diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Area 18 Health Centre

    Lilongwe, Malawi

  • Area 25 Health Centre

    Lilongwe, Malawi

  • Kawale Health Centre

    Lilongwe, Malawi

  • Lighthouse Health Centre

    Lilongwe, Malawi

  • UNC Project Malawi

    Lilongwe, Malawi

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