Bringing proven mental health care into HIV clinics in Ukraine
Implementing Evidence-Based Treatment for Common Mental Disorders in HIV Clinics in Ukraine
This project will adapt a short, practical mental health therapy plus a one-session adherence program to help adults with HIV in Ukraine feel better and stay on their HIV medicines.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180185 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would get an adapted version of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) combined with the single-session Life-Steps plan to support taking HIV medicine. The approach is delivered in participating HIV clinics in Ukraine by trained providers and tailored to local needs. The team will measure changes in depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression over time. The project also trains clinic staff to deliver these interventions so care can continue after the study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living with HIV who receive care at participating HIV clinics in Ukraine and who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trouble taking ART.
Not a fit: People younger than 21, those without mental health needs, or those not attending participating clinics or unwilling to try the therapies may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could reduce mental health symptoms and increase ART adherence and viral suppression among people with HIV in Ukraine.
How similar studies have performed: Related approaches like CETA and single-session adherence interventions have shown benefits for mental health and ART adherence in prior studies, though combining and adapting them specifically for Ukraine is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hook, Kimberly Michelle — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Hook, Kimberly Michelle
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.