Key Interventions to Improve the Follow-up Adherence Post Cervical Precancerous Lesion Treatment in Ethiopia

Launched by ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY · Jul 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying ways to help women in Ethiopia remember to go for follow-up appointments after they have been treated for suspicious cervical lesions. The researchers want to find out if three different methods can improve how many women return for these important check-ups. The methods being tested are: phone calls from nurses reminding women about their appointments, home visits from community health workers to provide reminders, and automated text messages sent to their phones. Each method will be compared to standard care to see which one works best.

To be eligible for this trial, women need to be between the ages of 30 and 49 if they are HIV-negative or over 25 if they are HIV-positive, and they must have received treatment for suspicious cervical lesions after a positive screening test. Participants will receive reminders through the different methods based on their health status over the course of a year. This trial is important because keeping up with follow-up visits can help catch any potential problems early, ensuring better health outcomes for women who have been treated for cervical issues.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women aged 30-49 (HIV-negative).
• • Women over 25 (HIV-positive).
• • Treated for suspicious cervical lesions after a positive VIA screening.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of hysterectomy.
• • Diagnosis of other histological invasive cervical cancer.
• • Suspicious cervical cancer cases.
• • Pregnancy.
• • Prior screening history.
• • Vaginal bleeding.
• • Lack of consent.