RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07112001

A Behavioral mHealth Intervention for People With HIV With Anxiety and Depression

Adaptation and Implementation of a Behavioral mHealth Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Depression and End the HIV Epidemic in the Rural South


Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 31, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will adapt and assess the preliminary effectiveness of a community health worker-delivered mental health counselling intervention delivered remotely to reduce anxiety and depression among people with HIV in Florida.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a mobile app-based behavioral health program designed specifically for people living with HIV who also experience anxiety and depression. Mental health conditions are common among people with HIV and often go untreated. The app delivers evidence-based coping strategies and mental health support directly to participants' phones, removing barriers like travel, cost, and stigma. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with HIV - You have at least mild anxiety symptoms (score of 5 or higher on the GAD-7 questionnaire) - You have at least mild depression symptoms (score of 5 or higher on the PHQ-8 questionnaire) - You own or have access to a smartphone **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently experiencing active psychosis — a serious mental health crisis involving losing touch with reality (such as hallucinations or delusions) - You have current suicidal thoughts or intent to harm yourself Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPositiveLinks with Counseling

A community health worker delivered, specialized counseling intervention through video call on the PositiveLinks app

BEHAVIORALStandard of Care (SOC)

This intervention includes the use of the unmodified PositiveLinks app and the standard of care for addressing anxiety and depression in the HIV clinic


Locations(1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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