Status:

COMPLETED

Relaxation, Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life in People Living With HIV: a Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Université de Montréal

Collaborating Sponsors:

RRISIQ

Laval University

Conditions:

HIV

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and autogenic training (AT) are effective relaxation techniques to reduce depressive symptoms. However, no studies on their effectiveness have been conducted among ...

Detailed Description

This study was a three-arm pilot randomized control trial with mixed methods. Participants were randomized to PMR, AT, or control group (CG), with four assessments (baseline, one-, three-, and six-mon...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • HIV diagnosis of at least two years
  • Depressive symptoms between 5 and 14 in the PHQ-9 scale
  • Untreated with antidepressants or psychotherapy
  • Able to speak and understand French

Exclusion

  • Started antiretroviral treatment within the last 6 months
  • Start or already receiving Interferon

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01901016

Start Date

June 1 2013

End Date

December 1 2015

Last Update

May 6 2021

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Research center CHUM

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 0A9

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