CompletedNot Applicable

Telemedicine for Urologic Care in Rural Nigeria

Nigeria220 participantsStarted 2025-06-23

Plain-language summary

Access to urologic care in rural Nigeria is not as robust as it needs to be given the size of the population. This study will employ two research groups in rural Northern Nigeria. One group will receive urologic care via standard, in-person consultation. The second group will receive urologic care via telemedicine consultation. The main aim of this study is to assess whether telemedicine improves access to urologic care in these populations. Secondly, the investigators will assess patient satisfaction with their intervention via survey data.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (at least 18 years old, any gender) that reside in rural Kaduna State. * Present to primary clinics with an active urologic chief complaint(s), either surgical or non-surgical in nature. Exclusion Criteria: * Children (\<18 years old). * Individuals who do not live in rural Kaduna State localities. * Those experiencing urologic emergencies. * Those who do not present with any urologic chief complaints defined as the primary reason the patient is seeking medical care.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time-to- Consultation

Timeframe: From enrollment to completion of post-consultation survey, which is 7 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06976567

SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-12

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