Comparison of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and Silva-based relaxation therapy on psychological capital, social anxiety and CD4 count in people with HIV

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsIranian Registry of Clinical Trials
Year 2023
INTERVENTION: Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy group training: Before the training, a pre‐test will be conducted. In this way, the research questionnaires (Lutans psychological capital and Lajarka social anxiety) will be completed. Also, 2 ml blood sampling will be done for the CD4 count. After the pre‐test, cognitive therapy sessions based on mindfulness will be held twice a week for one month (each training session is 40 minutes). After two weeks of training, the "post‐test" will be conducted like the pre‐test. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Silva‐based relaxation therapy: Group relaxation training in the Silva method: Before the implementation of the training, a pre‐test will be performed. In this way, the research questionnaires (Lutans psychological capital and Lajerka social anxiety) will be completed. Also, 2 ml blood sampling will be done for the CD4 count. After the pre‐test, the Silva relaxation sessions will be held twice a week for one month (each training session is 40 minutes). After two weeks of training, the "post‐test" will be conducted like the pre‐test. Intervention 3: Control group: they don't see any training. The pre‐test will be conducted in such a way that the research questionnaires (Lutans psychological capital and Lajarka social anxiety) will be completed. Also, 2 ml of blood sampling will be done for the CD4 count. After the pre‐test and after cognitive therapy training sessions based on mindfulness and Silva‐based relaxation therapy were implemented for the intervention groups, after two weeks From the implementation of the trainings, the "post‐test" will be implemented like the pre‐test for the control group. CONDITION: HIV‐1 infection. ; Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease PRIMARY OUTCOME: Awareness and alertness based on care and attention. Timepoint: 1‐ At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) 2‐ 14 days after the last educational intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. CD4 count. Timepoint: 1‐ At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) 2‐ 14 days after the last educational intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test. Conscious attention in the present with acceptance and non‐judgment. Timepoint: 1‐ At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) 2‐ 14 days after the last educational intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. Increase mental strength and concentration. Timepoint: 1‐ At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) 2‐ 14 days after the last educational intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. INCLUSION CRITERIA: HIV infection Having full consent to cooperate Absence of acute disorders in the field of psychology and psychiatry Not using drugs; Psychiatric drugs Being literate in reading and writing
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First added on: Feb 20, 2024