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A randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of a positive psychology and social networking intervention in reducing depressive symptoms among HIV-infected men who have sex with men in China

A randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of a positive psychology and social networking intervention in reducing depressive symptoms among HIV-infected men who have sex with men in China

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-TRC-13003252
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2013-06-05
Start date
2013-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

depression

Interventions

One:Three Good Things Only
Two:Three Good Things combined with social networking
Three:Information Dissemination on Mental Health Promotion

Sponsors

Division of Health Improvement, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) age of at least 18 years old; 2) HIV positive diagnosis known for at least three months (as newly diagnosed PLWH tends to be unstable); 3) having had anal sex with men in the last six months; 4) having been a regular QQ user (use QQ for at least once a week), and 5) agree to the ground rules of the intervention (see Intervention part).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) presence of severe AIDS symptoms or other medical conditions, and 2) participation in psychiatric services or psychological counseling or interventions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety symptom;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Positive and negative affect;Satisfaction with life;Subjective happiness;Gratitude;Perceived social support;Suicidal ideation;Health-related behavioral outcome;depression;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMO, Phoenix Kit Han
phoenix.mo@cuhk.edu.hk+852 2252 8765

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 16, 2026