HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis
Conditions
Interventions
remote observed therapy
Remote observed therapy
Sponsors
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
Co-creation Hub Nigeria
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (a) Confirmed TB patients of not less than 15 years of age, receiving a regimen containing only oral medications, completed at least two weeks of DOT. (b) Demonstrate proficiency in using a smart phone after 1 or 2 training sessions. (c) Accurately identify each medication and self -administered by mouth. (d) Communicate in English or in a language spoken by available observers. (e) Have access to a private area that support patient confidentiality in the observation environmen
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) Patients with current or prior diagnosis of multidrug resistant (MDR) - TB or a severe mental illness. (b) Patients with disabilities that prevent full participation e.g. vision or hearing impaired. (c) Patients who experience adverse reaction(s) to prescribed medication (d) Patients with low adherence rate on DOT. (e) Patients at risk for hepatic complications. (f) Pediatric patients and (g) Homeless patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of patients completing all doses of self-administered treatment during the study period, according to pill count by NimCure digital application | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of videos uploaded as scheduled, and the proportion of patients discontinuing using VOT. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactAisha Gambari
Scientific Officer (Project)/NIMR
Outcome results
None listed