Technology-based support for social engagement in older adults with HIV
A Technology-based Psychosocial Intervention to Support Social Engagement and Well-being in Older Adults With HIV
This study is testing a new app designed to help older adults with HIV feel more connected and less lonely by improving their social engagement and well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06560970 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and evaluate a technology-based psychosocial intervention called COPPEhR, designed to enhance social engagement and well-being among older adults living with HIV who have been diagnosed for at least 20 years. The intervention will utilize a user-friendly app to facilitate social connectivity, provide access to resources, and reduce feelings of loneliness. Participants will be recruited from the Center for Special Studies at Weill Cornell Medicine, where they will engage with the app over a nine-month period to assess its usability and effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 and older who have been diagnosed with HIV for at least 20 years and are patients at the Center for Special Studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not able to use the technology due to severe visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the social engagement and overall well-being of older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited intervention research specifically targeting older adults with HIV, similar technology-based approaches have shown promise in enhancing social engagement and mental health in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 50+ 2. HIV diagnosis for at least 20 years 3. Center for Special Studies (CSS) patient 4. Able to read English at 6th grade level 5. Visually able to read a device screen 6. Adequate cognitive status (score above 37) to interact with the technology assessed by the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status - modified (TICS-M) 7. Plan to remain in the area for the next 9 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not a Center for Special Studies (CSS) patient 2. Blind or have visual impairments that limit their ability to view the technology 3. Deaf or have hearing impairments that limit their ability to use the technology 4. Has a mobility or dexterity impairment that would interfere with the use of a device, mouse, or a keyboard (e.g., tremors, arthritis, etc.) 5. Severe psychosis (e.g., aggression) 6. Severe cognitive impairment that limits their ability to use the technology 7. Participants who do not meet the inclusion criteria. 8. Participants in previous COPPEhR usability testing
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sara Czaja, PhD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Chelsie Burchett, PhD
- Email: cob2014@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 6469627141
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.