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Study NCT ID:
NCT00122902
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2005-07-19
Brief Title:
Spirituality and Will to Live in Patients With HIVAIDS
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Spirituality and Will to Live in Patients With HIVAIDS
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study is assessing the extent of spirituality in patients with HIVAIDS and will determine the relationship between spirituality health status and the will to live
Detailed Description:
Approximately 1000000 Americans have HIVAIDS Although advances in treatment have made HIVAIDS a relatively manageable chronic disease the disease can cause significant morbidity and mortality Surprisingly research has found that some HIVAIDS patients feel that their life is better than it was before they had HIVAIDS Many of these patients show a strong will to live and often express a preference for longevity over quality of life Patients who prefer longevity often ascribe their feeling to spiritual growth or finding a meaning to life This study is examining the spiritual beliefs of HIVAIDS patients and will determine the relationship between spirituality health status and the will to live
The study consists of interviews with HIVAIDS patients from Cincinnati and Washington DC who have been interviewed twice over 12 to 18 months During the interviews participants completed self-report scales to assess their quality of life life satisfaction concerns about medication trust in their health care providers depressive symptoms self-esteem optimism and various clinical and demographic variables Participants were also asked about their spiritual well-being spiritual beliefs spiritual religious and social support and overall functioning
The study consists of interviews with HIVAIDS patients from Cincinnati and Washington DC who have been interviewed twice over 12 to 18 months During the interviews participants completed self-report scales to assess their quality of life life satisfaction concerns about medication trust in their health care providers depressive symptoms self-esteem optimism and various clinical and demographic variables Participants were also asked about their spiritual well-being spiritual beliefs spiritual religious and social support and overall functioning
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None