RecruitingNot Applicable

Omuyambi: Traditional Healer Support to Improve HIV Viral Suppression in Rural Uganda

Uganda650 participantsStarted 2023-07-20

Plain-language summary

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 participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Viral Load Suppression in People Living with HIV (PLWH) at 12 months

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05943548

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-01

Contact for this trial

Radhika Sundararajan, MD

646-962-4654 ras9199@med.cornell.edu

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