Omuyambi: Traditional Healer Support to Improve HIV Viral Suppression in Rural Uganda
Recruiting · NCT05943548 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
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ControlOmuyambi
What this trial is about
This study aims to test a new approach to support people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Uganda. Traditional healers (TH) will be trained to provide counselling and testing for HIV, help patients start antiretroviral therapy quickly, and offer guidance on taking medications and staying in HIV care. This support will be given in addition to the regular care provided at clinics. The main goal of the study is to see if this new approach can help more people in rural areas achieve viral suppression.
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 old
- reactive point-of-care (POC) oral swab rapid HIV self-test (ex. OraQuick© HIV1/2 antibody testing) at the TH location or previously diagnosed with HIV (verified by the HIV clinic), and CASE adherence index score ≤10
- baseline viral load measurement of \>200 copies/mL
- primary residence in Mbarara or Rwampara district
- agrees to study procedures, including that PLWH will go to one of the five pre-determined HIV clinics if they choose to receive HIV care, and in-person visits at baseline, 12- and 24-months with study nurse
Exclusion criteria
- Unwilling or unable to participate in study procedures or provide written informed consent
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology - Mbarara, Uganda