Exploring how forgiveness affects quality of life in people living with HIV
Official title: Influence of Resentment and Forgivingness on Quality of Life in People Living With HIV
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05660148 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how forgiveness might improve the quality of life for people living with HIV by reducing stress and resentment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 206 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 6, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 6, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05660148 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals living with HIV who are stable in their treatment and can participate in follow-up consultations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are moribund, illiterate, or do not speak French may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between forgiveness, resentment, and quality of life among individuals living with HIV. It aims to understand how a person's propensity to forgive can influence their mental and physical health, particularly in the context of stress and stigma associated with HIV. By examining these dynamics, the study seeks to highlight forgiveness as a potential coping mechanism that may improve health outcomes for this population. Participants will be followed at the Amiens University Hospital, with a focus on their experiences and perceptions related to forgiveness and stress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how fostering forgiveness may enhance the quality of life for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that forgiveness can positively impact mental and physical health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Belonging to the PLHIV followed at the Amiens University Hospital, not likely to move within the year * Possibility of follow-up in teleconsultation (usual support of the service) * Benefiting from a social security scheme * Consent to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Erratic follow-up (non-compliance, predictable move) or moribund patient * Illiterate or not speaking french
Where it's running
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean-Philippe Lanoix, Pr
- Email: lanoix.jean-philippe@chu-amiens.fr
- Phone: 03 22 08 80 51
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.