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Suicide Assessment and Feasible Evidence-based Treatments for Youth Living With HIV in Lilongwe

RecruitingNAAges 13 Years - 19 YearsAllUniversity of Pennsylvania
NCT06770101 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The overall aim of this study is to determine the feasibility, fidelity, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the Friendship Bench +Safety Planning intervention in reducing suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIBs) and improving HIV engagement amongst adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) when compared to augmented usual care.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 13-19 * Diagnosed with HIV * Report current or historical suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIBs) on question 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire modified for adolescents (PHQ-9-A) and the Ask Suicide-Screening questionnaire (ASQ) * Living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for more than 1 year * Willing to provide consent (age 18+ or 16-17 years old and married and thereby considered emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17). Exclusion Criteria: * Refuse to participate * Refuse to be audio-taped for in-depth interviews
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What it tests

  • Behavioral: Enhanced Friendship Bench + Safety Planning
  • Augmented usual care
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Where

4 sites
Area 18 Health Center
Lilongwe, Malawi
Area 25 Health Center
Lilongwe, Malawi
Kawale Health Center
Lilongwe, Malawi
Lighthouse Health Center
Lilongwe, Malawi
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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