๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-24

RISE: Reducing Cancer and HIV Stigma Through Empowerment (NCT07728370)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This multilevel randomized behavioral study evaluates participant- and provider-level stigma-reduction interventions in Zambia. Participant-level intervention: Women living with cervical cancer and HIV (WLC+H ) are randomized in a 2ร—2 factorial design of storytelling versus neutral videos and storytelling versus neutral disclosure interventions to assess effects on quality of life, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Provider-level intervention: Healthcare workers are randomized to storytelling or neutral videos to assess changes in stigma and compassion. The study also evaluates participant -reported stigma and satisfaction with care before and after implementation of the provider intervention.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UT MD Anderson โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Neutral Video (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Storytelling (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Self disclosure (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Combination (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Video (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Waitlist (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • UT MD Anderson โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 745-8324

Email: qlu@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—