Counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals to reduce minority stress
Minority Stress Counseling for LGBTQ+ Individuals
This study is testing whether a special type of counseling can help LGBTQ+ individuals feel less stressed and improve their mental health compared to regular counseling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06614868 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to address mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals by focusing on minority stress, which is linked to social marginalization. Participants will receive either Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or standard counseling from graduate students under supervision. The study will involve pre-screening interviews, informed consent, and a series of surveys to measure mental health and minority stress indicators. The effectiveness of the interventions will be assessed through repeated measures over the course of the sessions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are non-heterosexual adults seeking support for mental health issues related to minority stress.
Not a fit: Patients with a recent history of severe mental health issues, such as suicide attempts or psychosis, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals by reducing minority stress.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in reducing minority stress through therapeutic interventions, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must identify as non-heterosexual Exclusion Criteria: Suicide attempt within the past 12 months. Current eating disorder. Narcotics use within the past 3 months Non-suicidal self-injury within the past 6 months. Current/History of psychosis
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicholas Borgogna (Assistant Professor), PhD
- Email: borgogna@uab.edu
- Phone: 7579693677
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.