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Search / Trial NCT06951542

HIV-Mental Illness Stigma Reduction and Outcomes in Malawi

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · Apr 22, 2025

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Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

Keywords

Malawi Health Condition Stigma Stigma Measurement Based Care (Mbc) Friendship Bench (Fb) Therapy Salima Mulanje Mental Illness Stigma Hiv Stigma Stigma Reduction Counseling Stigma Intervention Multi Level Stigma Reduction Hiv Care Engagement Hiv Depression

ClinConnect Summary

Stigma and depression are associated with increased HIV-related mortality and morbidity; as depression treatment is increasingly integrated into HIV care, addressing HIV stigma, mental illness stigma, and intersectional HIV-mental illness stigma is crucial. The Malawi Ministry of Health has recently integrated depression screening and treatment into the antiretroviral therapy (ART) departments of 12 District Hospitals across the country, including Salima and Mulanje District Hospital. Through this program, adults living with HIV are now screened with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Living with HIV and receiving ART at Salima or Mulanje District Hospital
  • • Adult (18+ years)
  • • Elevated depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 Score ≥5)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Pregnant women
  • • Severe mental or physical illness

About University Of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and cutting-edge facilities to conduct innovative studies across various therapeutic areas. With a focus on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, the University of Pennsylvania fosters collaborations among leading researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, ensuring rigorous trial design and adherence to ethical standards. Through its dedication to excellence in research and education, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.

Locations

Salima, , Malawi

Mulanje, , Malawi

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported