Clinical trial for Sickle Cell Disease
Official title Evaluation of an Information Management and Communication System for Population-wide Point-of-Care Infant Sickle Cell Disease Screening
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07610239
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if a new digital tool helps health centers screen more babies and coordinate care better for sickle cell disease.
- Who it's for
- This study is looking for health care centers in Uganda that screen newborns.
- What's involved
- Participating centers will use a new mobile phone system to manage screening information and communicate with families, instead of using the standard routine method.
- Time commitment
- The study involves using the new system for routine newborn screening over a set period to compare results with standard care.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Providers of child health and maternity services at selected hospitals Infants born or attending child health and maternity services at selected...
You likely can't join if
- Decline of inability to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Jinja, Uganda
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Jinja, Uganda. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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