Developing strategies for breast cancer screening in South Africa
Developing an Approach to Implementing Breast Cancer Screening Using Clinical Breast Exam in the Primary Health Centers of Soweto, South Africa
This study is trying to find better ways to do breast cancer screenings in clinics in Johannesburg by working with healthcare workers and women aged 40-65 to understand what helps or gets in the way of these exams.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Johannesburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06233383 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to engage various stakeholders to collaboratively develop strategies for implementing clinical breast examinations (CBE) for breast cancer screening in primary health centers in Johannesburg, South Africa. The study will identify barriers and facilitators to conducting CBE in the local primary care setting and explore effective implementation strategies. Participants will include healthcare workers and women aged 40-65, who will contribute through focus group discussions and observations of clinic workflows.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 40 to 65 living in the catchment area of participating primary health centers.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those not residing in the catchment area may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance breast cancer screening rates and early detection in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored breast cancer screening implementation, this specific approach in the South African context is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
In order to be eligible for inclusion in the focus group discussions held with screening CBE "adopters" and "implementers," an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Be an employee or volunteer working at a participating PHC OR Be an employee or volunteer working at South Africa's National Department of Health OR Be an employee or volunteer working with a non-governmental organization that performs breast cancer related activities within the catchment area of a participating PHC 2. Be willing to commit to keeping the content of focus group discussions confidential In order to be eligible for inclusion in the focus group discussions held with screening CBE "recipients," an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Be female 2. Be between the ages of 40 and 65 years 3. Be living within the catchment area of a participating PHC 4. Be willing to commit to keeping the content of focus group discussions confidential
Where this trial is running
Johannesburg
- University of Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences — Johannesburg, South Africa (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Daniel O'Neil, MD, MPH — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Daniel O'Neil, MD, MPH
- Email: daniel.oneil@yale.edu
- Phone: 347-414-0560
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.