RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05700474

Enhancing Wellness Through Affirming Services and Education


Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Feb 13, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this treatment study is to learn about the mental health, substance use and physical health outcomes associated with participating in the EASE holistic behavioral health and wellness program for individuals seeking HIV prevention and/or living with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do important health outcomes, including substance use, mental health and social support related outcomes of individuals who participated in the holistic behavioral health and wellness program change after study participation? 2. Does a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of different subpopulations including 1) older (40+) PLWH with or at risk for additional health comorbidities and 2) PLWH and/or young adults (18-40) seeking HIV prevention to improve health outcomes including improvement in health and health behaviors . Participants will be asked to: * participate in 6 months of behavioral health treatment tailored to their needs, which may include individual counseling, group counseling, case management, peer support, and related education. * Complete surveys at the time of study entry and 6 months later to measure changes in health outcomes over time.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a wellness program that provides affirming and supportive services — including substance use counseling, mental health support, and HIV care navigation — for LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV who use alcohol or other substances. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You identify as LGBTQ+ or are living with HIV - You have used alcohol or any illicit substance in the past 90 days - You live in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina or surrounding areas **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide consent due to significantly reduced mental or physical capacity Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALComprehensive outpatient behavioral health care

Participation will include clinical assessment and outpatient behavioral health services, case management, individual and group counseling, peer support, case management, and education regarding behavioral health and medical care


Locations(1)

Susan Reif

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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