An Integrated Community Clinic Model of Optimized Implementation Strategies to Increase Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancers in Kenya

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Kenya has a high incidence of breast and cervical cancers, and most women are diagnosed with late-stage disease. The investigators will conduct a study to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of strategies to increase the uptake of cancer screening and completion of recommended diagnostic and treatment services. The findings can be used to design optimal approaches and plan investments in infrastructure to scale up implementation of breast and cervical cancer screening.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 55
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• Women will be eligible to participate if they are 30 to 55 years old, due to receive both breast and cervical cancer screening during the study intervention implementation phase based on Kenyan guideline recommendations, not experiencing breast or cervical cancer symptoms (will be referred for diagnostic testing with facilitation support from the study team), not pregnant, fluent in a study language (English,Kiswahili, Kamba, Kalenjin, and Kikuyu) and plan to remain in the community for at least 2 years

Locations
Other Locations
Kenya
Public Health Facilities in Machakos, Nyeri and Nakuru
RECRUITING
Machakos
Contact Information
Primary
Sujha Subramanian
sujha.subramanian@implenomics.com
3022225034
Backup
Sonja Hoover
sonja.hoover@implenomics.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-01-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 5400
Treatments
Experimental: C3Link strategies
Community liaison will host group education sessions and facilitate cervical and breast cancer screening
Experimental: C3Link Plus Strategies
In addition to group education sessions, the Community Liaison will offer women one-on-one education, counseling and navigation support to address barriers.
Active_comparator: One-time education
Participants will receive educational brochure on importance of breast and cervical cancer screening
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Implenomics
Collaborators: RTI International, Kenya Medical Research Institute

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