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Cognitive Remediation Group Therapy to Improve Older Adults' Ability to Cope With HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating CRGT and HIV group therapy for HIV/AIDS and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
CTNPT 029 will test the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation group therapy in older adults living with HIV who have been diagnosed with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). The cognitive remediation therapy will include tablet-based cognitive training and mindfulness-based stress reduction sessions.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Cognitive remediation group therapy (CRGT) will be comprised of 1/3 brain training exercises on tablets using PositScience software by BrainHQ and 2/3 mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) involving various activities such as meditation, breathing exercises, etc. Intervention will comprise of 8 weekly 3-hour sessions.
These groups use a model of mutual aid to encourage peer-based discussion on the effects of living with HIV. Topics are determined by the group; facilitators ensure that safety is maintained throughout and make connections between participants as appropriate. Intervension will comprise of 8 weekly 3-hour sessions.