Evaluation of the effect of peer educators on uptake of mobile x-ray unit (MXU) screening for tuberculosis (TB) among hard-to-reach groups (homeless people and substance misusers)

Cluster randomised controlled trial of peer intervention on uptake of MXU screening for TB among hard-to-reach groups (homeless people and substance misusers).

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17270334

Enrollment

2800

Registered

2014-05-06

Start date

2012-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Tuberculosis Infections and Infestations Tuberculosis

Interventions

Random allocation of homeless residential hostels to either peer or MXU / hostel staff supported mobile digital X-ray TB screening of hard-to-reach groups.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Residents of participating homeless hostels within London who have not been screened in the 6 months prior to the scheduled MXU screening session.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Residents of the participating homeless hostels who have been screened within 6 months of the scheduled MXU screening.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Aggregate data comparing uptake of the offer of screening between intervention and control arm using the bed-list as the denominator. 1. Number of residents eligible for screening will be determined from hostels' records. 2. Number accepting screening will be determined from the MXU screening records.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Internal and external factors influencing screening such as the active participation of staff and peers, the weather, and the use of incentives by the participating hostel.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 7, 2026