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Not Yet RecruitingNCT06812910

Urban and Insular Study on Treatment Experiences and Stigma in People Living with HIV

This study is not yet recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in Portugal.

DepressionOtherOver 18 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is looking at understand how living in urban areas versus islands affects the experiences of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Portugal for people with Hiv, Stigma, or Depression/Anxiety. Participants mainly provide questionnaire, assessment, or follow-up information rather than receiving a new study treatment. This study may not offer a new treatment, and its main value is helping researchers learn from follow-up information that may improve future care.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria in Lisbon. Participation appears to center on questionnaires, assessments, or follow-up information rather than a study treatment. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include pregnancy or breastfeeding and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
HIV; Stigma; Depression/Anxiety
Study status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation
Fábio Cota Medeiros
Location / country
Portugal
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Portugal.

Important

Not medical advice

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Fábio Cota Medeiros
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Main activity
observational follow-up
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Not Yet Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Urban and Insular Study on Treatment Experiences and Stigma in People Living with HIV?

This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Fábio Cota Medeiros. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve observational follow-up, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.

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