An effectiveness trial of a mobile application for managing children suffering from ARI

Comparative effectiveness of two mobile phone based strategies on adherence to IMNCI guidelines for managing children suffering from pneumonia: a cluster randomized control trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/07/014915

Enrollment

250

Registered

2018-07-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- ARI (Pneumonia)

Interventions

Intervention1: Mobile Based Application: Mobile based application to manage ARI (Pneumonia) cases based on IMNCI guidelines till 30 MArch 2019 Intervention2: Text Messages: Reminder Text Messages to A

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All the children of 0-5 years old visiting to sub-centres of CHC Shazadpur, Haryana

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children above the age of 5 years children suffering from other diseases except Acute Respiratory Illness (Pneumonia).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. The errors during assessment and classification of ARI 2. % time saved in using mobile based algorithm 3. increased counselling advise, 4. % visits of mother averted by use of mobile based algorithm 5. increased knowledge and satisfaction of caregiversTimepoint: At the end of each month starting from 1 November 2018 to 30 March 2019	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Supervision of ANMs activities 2. Ease in monthly reportingTimepoint: At the end of each month starting from 1 November 2018 to 30 March 2019	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sonu Goel

Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

sonugoel007@yahoo.co.in9914208027

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026