Change My Story Task Shifted Mental Health Intervention

Launched by MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · Apr 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program called Change My Story, which is designed to help young people living with HIV who are also dealing with depression or psychological distress. The goal is to see if this interactive game, when combined with a type of support called problem-solving therapy (PST), can be more effective than using PST alone in improving mental health and medication adherence among young individuals in Nigeria.

To be part of this study, participants must be between 16 and 24 years old, HIV-positive, and able to read and understand English. They should have a moderate level of depression based on a specific questionnaire. However, individuals who are pregnant, have been on HIV treatment for less than six months, or have a history of serious mental health issues like bipolar disorder or psychosis cannot join. If eligible, participants will engage with the Change My Story game and receive support to help improve their mental well-being. The trial is not recruiting yet, but it aims to provide valuable insights into how to better support young people living with HIV.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • HIV-positive
• • age 16-24 years
• • self-reported proficiency in reading and understanding English.
• • PHQ9 score of 8-17 and impairment in functioning (consistent with clinical depression)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pregnant or nursing
• • in care and on ART for \<6 months
• • history of- or positive assessment for- bipolar or psychotic disorder.