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My Mobile Wallet: An Intervention for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence in Rural Uganda

Launched by MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · Dec 15, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of January 22, 2025

Recruiting

Keywords

Tuberculosis Mobile Health Mobile Money Adherence

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "My Mobile Wallet," is focused on helping people in rural Uganda stick to their tuberculosis (TB) treatment plan. The researchers are testing a new tool called My Mobile Wallet, which uses mobile phone technology to remind and support patients in taking their TB medications. They want to find out how well this tool works compared to the usual care patients receive. The study will last for six months, and the team will look at how effective My Mobile Wallet is in encouraging people to take their medicine as prescribed.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, newly diagnosed with TB, and currently live in the Mbarara District of Uganda. You should also own a mobile phone and be willing to provide a small sample of hair for testing during the study. If you have a severe mental condition that affects your ability to understand or agree to participate, or if you cannot use mobile money-based messages, you would not be eligible. If you join, you can expect to use the My Mobile Wallet tool to help you remember your medications while also being part of important research that could improve treatment for others with TB in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Newly diagnosed with TB per the clinic records (TB patients living with HIV will also be eligible)
  • • Starting TB treatment now or been on TB treatment for \<2 weeks
  • • Owning a mobile phone
  • • Aged 18 years and older
  • • Live in Mbarara District
  • • Willing to grow hair on the head and to allow a small thatch of it/hair (10-25 strands/0.02 ng/mg) to be cut at month 2 and 4 in the study
  • • Willing and able to give consent.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Unable to use mobile money-based SMS (train and test this skill at recruitment)
  • • Severe mental condition limiting the ability to provide consent

Trial Officials

Angella Musiimenta, PhD

Principal Investigator

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

About Mbarara University Of Science And Technology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a leading academic institution in Uganda, renowned for its commitment to advancing health sciences and medical research. As a clinical trial sponsor, MUST leverages its robust faculty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct innovative research aimed at addressing critical health challenges in the region. The university fosters collaborations with local and international partners, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance while contributing to the global body of medical knowledge. Through its clinical trials, MUST aims to improve healthcare outcomes and promote evidence-based practices that enhance the well-being of communities both locally and beyond.

Locations

Mbarara, , Uganda

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