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HIVNCT02191527

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Point-of-care Diagnostic Technologies in MCH Services in Mozambique

A study testing PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-count, Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobin and SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilis in people with HIV and Syphilis, run by Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The general goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of POC technologies for diagnosis of syphilis, quantitative analysis for hemoglobin and CD4 counting performed within MCH services to improve maternal and infant health. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
HIV, Syphilis, Anemia During Pregnancy
What is being tested?
PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-count, Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobin and SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilis
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,673 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2013to Feb 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • First antenatal care visit
  • Able to provide informed consent and signed consent form
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Diagnosed HIV positive at antenatal care visit
  • Living in the catchment area of the health facility

Who cannot join

  • Age <18 years
  • No consent form signed
  • Being on ART at time of first antenatal care visit

About this study

Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Point-of-care Diagnostic Technologies in MCH Services and Their Impact on Mother and Child Health Outcomes in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique

The general goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of POC technologies for diagnosis of syphilis, quantitative analysis for hemoglobin and CD4 counting performed within MCH services to improve maternal and infant health.

A prospective, quasi-experimental study will be done in Cabo Delgado province, where health facilities will be randomized in an intervention or comparison arm. Outcomes on maternal and infant health will be measured.

Being tested
PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-count, Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobin, SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilis
Keywords
PMTCT, HIV, Syphilis, Anemia during pregnancy, Point of care diagnostics
Medical subject headings
Syphilis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-countDevice

  • Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobinDevice

  • SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilisDevice

Study groups in NCT02191527
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Point of Care TestingExperimentalThe point-of-care devices will be located in the MCH services, where a trained lay counselor will do the tests.
Receives: Device: PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-count; Device: Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobin; Device: SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilis
Laboratory Testing - Standard of careNo interventionSamples sent to the laboratory for analysis, (standard of care)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The proportion of HIV positive pregnant women initiating antiretroviral therapy among eligible women.

    Number of HIV positive pregnant women initiating antiretroviral therapy divided by the number of eligible HIV positive pregnant women

    Measured: Within 1 month

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Proportion of women at first ANC visit tested and treated for syphilis

    Number of women at first ANC tested and treated for syphilis divided by the number of women attending first ANC visit

    Measured: Within 1 month

  2. The proportion of pregnant women tested and treated for anemia

    Number of pregnant women test and treated for anemia divided by the number of pregnant women

    Measured: Within 1 month

  3. Number of HIV infections in infants averted

    Number of HIV-positive pregnant women who accessed antiretrovial therapy in a timely manner

    Measured: 1-3 months of age

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jul 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2013
  3. Primary completionOct 2014
  4. Study completionFeb 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Before and after intervention study design
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1,673 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02191527
Sponsor's protocol ID
EGPAF-004
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
15 Aug 2013
Last updated
23 Jul 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing PIMA® for quantitative analysis of CD4-count, Hemocue® (HemoCue AB, Angelhom, Sweden) for quantitative analysis of hemoglobin and SD Bioline® (Standard Diagnostics Inc., South-Korea) for qualitative analysis of syphilis in people with HIV and Syphilis, run by Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The proportion of HIV positive pregnant women initiating antiretroviral therapy among eligible women. (time frame: Within 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jul 2020.

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