Trauma Informed Intervention to Support Engagement in HIV Care Among MSM (THRIVE+) (THRIVE+)
HIV/AIDS, Trauma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV/AIDS focused on measuring MSM, HIV/AIDS, Trauma, Engagement in care
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: HIV-infected is a man who has sex with men has a history of trauma and is experiencing trauma-related distress (as operationalized by a score of >/= 20 on the Davidson Trauma Scale) is sub-optimally engaged in HIV care (as operationalized by missing 1 or more HIV care appointments in the past 12 months, having a detectable viral load at most recent testing, or having poor adherence - </=80% - to HIV medications) Exclusion Criteria: has a significant mental health diagnosis that requires immediate treatment (e.g., acute major depression; panic disorder; any psychotic disorder) unable to complete the informed consent process (e.g., substantial cognitive impairment, inadequate English language skills).
Sites / Locations
- Fenway Community Health
- Ryerson University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Treatment
Control
Participants in the Treatment arm receive 2 therapy sessions on LifeSteps and sexual decision-making, as well at 8 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma and Self-Care (CBT-TSC). Participants then participate in 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-up assessments.
Participants in the Control arm receive 2 therapy sessions on LifeSteps and sexual decision-making. Participants then participate in 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-up assessments.