Peer-led Implementation of TB-HIV Education and Adherence Counseling in Uganda
Recruiting · NCT05917210 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Yale University
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Peer-Navigaton TB-EC StrategyUsual TB-EC Strategy
What this trial is about
This cluster-randomized trial in Uganda will evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a novel, peer-led TB education and counseling strategy to improve outcomes among persons with tuberculosis (TB) with and without HIV/AIDS and assess the social-behavioral mechanisms underlying the observed treatment effects.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Registered as a new, relapse, treatment failure, or previously lost-to-follow-up
- TB case according to the on-site NTP TB Treatment Register
- Screened and invited to participate within 30 days of TB treatment initiation
Exclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with possible or confirmed drug-resistant TB
- Transferring TB care into the clinic from an off-site facility
- Residing \>40 km from the enrolling clinic
- Lacking mental capacity to provide informed consent
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Walimu - Kampala, Uganda