Integrated Delivery of Cancer Control Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living With HIV in Zambia
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Adolescents and young adults living with HIV experience higher premature mortality from cancer than their uninfected peers. In Zambia, because of multilevel barriers, interventions for early diagnosis and optimized treatment to reduce this cancer mortality are underutilized for this disproportionally impacted cohort. In this study, the investigators will test peer-to-peer education and support strategies to increase use of early diagnosis services in HIV treatment facilities and improve compliance with cancer treatment in the cancer center.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 15
Maximum Age: 39
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 15 to 39 years of age at the time of study enrolment, on antiretroviral medication (ART) for at least 6 months and with no pending plans to move from current residence during the 3-year study duration
Locations
Other Locations
Zambia
Public Health Facilities
RECRUITING
Lusaka
Contact Information
Primary
Sujha Subramanian
sujha.subramanian@implenomics.com
3022225034
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 4100
Treatments
Experimental: ARROW strategies
The ARROW strategies which use peer-peer support at the patient level (through peer counselors), at the provider level (through peer lead education sessions) and at the health system level (through a health collaborative forum) to deliver high quality screenings and ensure cancer treatment completion.
Active_comparator: One-time education
The comparator arm participants will receive one-time education and usual care services.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Implenomics
Collaborators: RTI International, Population Council