Shamba Maisha: Pilot Agricultural Intervention for Food Security and HIV Health Outcomes in Kenya
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · Mar 7, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of June 24, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Food insecurity and HIV/AIDS are two leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and are inextricably linked. Since food insecurity contributes to increased HIV transmission risk and higher HIV-related morbidity and mortality, the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and the World Food Programme have recommended integrating sustainable food production strategies into HIV/AIDS programming. Yet, to date there have been few studies to systematically evaluate the impact of promising food security interventions on health, economic an...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • HIV-infected
- • 18-49 years old
- • Currently receiving HAART
- • Belong to a patient support group or demonstrate willingness to join a support group.
- • Have access to farming land and available surface water
- • Have evidence of food insecurity, hunger and/or malnutrition (BMI\<18.5 kg) based on FACES medical records during the year preceding recruitment.
- • Participants must also agree to save the down payment (\~$7) required for the loan, participate in the Adok Timo training.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • None
About University Of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on translating scientific discoveries into effective therapies, UCSF collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, industry partners, and patient communities. The university's research programs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex medical challenges. As a sponsor of clinical trials, UCSF is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and scientific rigor, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants while contributing to the broader medical knowledge base.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Migori, Nyanza, Kenya
Rongo, Nyanza, Kenya
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Craig R Cohen, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Sheri Weiser, MD
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Elizabeth Bukusi, MBChB, M.Med
Principal Investigator
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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