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My Mobile Wallet: An Intervention for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence in Rural Uganda
Sponsor: Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop My Mobile Wallet- a behavioral and economic intervention to support tuberculosis treatment adherence in rural southwestern Uganda. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: • Determine the optimal design and develop My Mobile Wallet as an intervention to support tuberculosis medication adherence • Assess the initial feasibility and acceptability of using My Mobile Wallet to support tuberculosis medication. Participants will use My Mobile Wallet intervention for a period of six months. Researchers will compare My Mobile Wallet intervention versus standard care to see if there is an impact on tuberculosis medication adherence.
Official title: My Mobile Wallet: An Intervention to Support Access to Tuberculosis Care and Medication Adherence in Rural Uganda
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
242
Start Date
2022-04-14
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2022-12-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
SMS texts + incentives + Wisepill device for medication monitoring
For the first two months, 54 participants will receive i) daily SMS medication reminders, ii) monthly mobile money for transport to the clinic, and iii) monthly mobile money incentives if \>90% medication adherence. For the remaining four months, the participants will receive: i) weekly medication SMS reminders, ii) monthly mobile money for transport to the clinic, iv) monthly mobile money incentives if \>90% medication adherence.
SMS texts only + Wisepill device for medication monitoring
For the first 2 months, 54 participants will receive daily SMS medication reminders, ii). For the remaining 4 months, the participants will receive weekly medication SMS reminders. All participants will also receive a Wisepill device for medication monitoring.
Wisepill device for medication monitoring only
Participants (54) in the Control arm will not receive SMS reminders or mobile money. All participants will also receive a Wisepill device for medication monitoring.
Locations (1)
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Mbarara, Uganda