Telemedicine for Urologic Care in Rural Nigeria

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · May 8, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Telemedicine for Urologic Care in Rural Nigeria," is designed to find out if using telemedicine—where patients consult with doctors through video calls—can help improve access to urologic care in rural areas of Nigeria. The study will involve two groups of adults living in rural Kaduna State. One group will meet with healthcare providers in person, while the other group will connect with doctors via telemedicine. Researchers will look at how well telemedicine works in helping patients get the care they need and will also gather feedback from participants about their satisfaction with the care they received.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and live in rural Kaduna State. You should have a urologic issue, which means a problem related to your urinary system or male reproductive organs, but you should not be facing a urologic emergency. The trial is not yet open for recruitment, but once it is, eligible participants can expect to receive either in-person or virtual consultations for their urologic concerns and share their experiences through surveys.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults (at least 18 years old, any gender) that reside in rural Kaduna State.
• • Present to primary clinics with an active urologic chief complaint(s), either surgical or non-surgical in nature.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children (\<18 years old).
• • Individuals who do not live in rural Kaduna State localities.
• • Those experiencing urologic emergencies.
• • Those who do not present with any urologic chief complaints defined as the primary reason the patient is seeking medical care.