Can therapy help HIV patients with depression and insulin resistance?
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests if cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can improve how your body handles sugar (insulin resistance) for people living with HIV who also have depression. You may join if you have HIV, are on stable HIV meds, feel depressed, and do not have diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You have HIV and have been on the same HIV medications for at least 6 months
- You have moderate to severe depression symptoms (like feeling down or losing interest in things) in the past 2 weeks
- Your blood sugar control (HbA1c) is below 6.5%
- Your HIV viral load is under 75 copies/mL
- You do not have diabetes, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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