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

NCT ID NCT06586619

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 326 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

50 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. The ability to provide consent assessed by the GAIN Cognitive Impairment Scale 2. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 3. Must be 50 - 75 years old. 4. Must have been diagnosed with HIV by a healthcare professional (status confirmed at baseline by an uploaded picture of a recent lab report or medication bottle with name), 5. Must have reliable internet access, 6. Must have a smart phone 7. No substantial experience (regular weekly practice for more than 3 months in the past 12 months) with mind-body interventions, 8. Willing to participate for the length of the 12-week intervention and follow up assessments (a total of 12 months). 9. Must report stable housing for the past 60 days and the next 60 days; 10. Must have mild to moderate depressive symptoms (a score more than 5 but less than 19 on the PHQ-9 scale) 11. Must speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Reports high risk for suicide based on the CCSR screening tool. 2. Has participated in a study on mental health in the last 12 months. 3. Currently exercising at least 150 minutes a week

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Conditions

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AIDS Depression HIV infectious disease

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Depressive symptoms HIV

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Locations

  • Florida International University

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

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