Single session narrative therapy for mental health support
Pilot Study of Feasibility, Acceptability, Fit and Clinical Impact of a Single Session Narrative Psychotherapy Intervention to Reduce Wait Times in a Primary Care HIV Clinic
NA · University of Washington · NCT06479980
This study tests if a one-time storytelling therapy can help people with HIV get quicker mental health support in a primary care setting.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Washington (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT06479980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot research provides a single-session narrative therapy intervention aimed at improving access to behavioral health services for individuals living with HIV. The study will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of this intervention in an integrated primary care clinic over a 6-month period. It seeks to address barriers such as long waitlists and limited provider availability by offering timely mental health support. Data will be collected from patients on the waitlist for psychotherapy services to assess the intervention's impact on service and clinical outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are patients at the participating clinic and agree to participate in the intervention.
Not a fit: Patients requiring urgent mental health treatment or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve access to mental health services for patients living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with single-session interventions in mental health, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patient Inclusion Criteria * Adults (age 18 years and older) who are patients at \[Blinded\] Clinic * Have agreed to participate in the single session intervention * Ability to complete the interview and research surveys in English Patient Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with need for urgent mental health treatment (e.g., at imminent risk of suicide or harm to others; disabling symptom presentation) * Inability to provide informed consent Provider Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (age 18 years and older) * Referring providers at \[Blinded\] clinic (social worker, primary care physician, mental health professional etc.) * Ability to complete the research survey or interview in English. Provider Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent * Non-referring providers
Where this trial is running
Seattle, Washington
- Harborview Medical Center — Seattle, Washington, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Akansha Vaswani-Bye — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Akansha Vaswani-Bye, PhD
- Email: avb9@uw.edu
- Phone: 206-744-9346
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.
Conditions: Mental Health Issue, HIV, Substance Use, Brief narrative therapy, Implementation outcome, Stepped care, Psychotherapy, Integrated primary care