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Screening for sexually transmitted infections associated infection among individuals at risk by using mobile phone technology

Smart app-based rapid multiplex screening of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in at risk populations at the point-of-care: A demonstration study in India

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/02/023607
Enrollment
2500
Registered
2020-02-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: AideSmart! app-based multiplex strategy: The AideSmart! app-based multiplex strategy, is an integrated innovation funded by Grand Challenges Canada (2013), CIHR (2017) and IC Impact (20

Sponsors

IC IMPACTS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals belonging to Tribal groups, Commercial sex workers, STD clinic attendees, Migrant groups Antenatal clinic attendees and General population residing in Udupi district. Age above 18 years, Untested for any of the infections of interest in the past six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those individuals on treatment for HBV History of being treated for cervical cancer or related pre malignant lesions Emergency medical conditions requiring hospitalization.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Impact: defined as the number of new co-infections identified, treated and linked to care, over the total number screened because of this strategy Feasibility: defined as completion of the three steps of the AideSmart! strategy: 1. Counselling; 2. Screening at point-of-care and lab testing; 3. Linkage to treatments/follow up plans.Timepoint: 3 months after the baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sneha D Mallya

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

suma.nair@manipal.edu9945677891

Outcome results

None listed

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