Digital health tool for improving skin disease detection and treatment
Multi-functional Innovative Digital Toolkit for the Skin Diseases n LMICs and Beyond
This study tests if the eSkinHealth app can help people in Côte d'Ivoire get better care for skin diseases by connecting community health workers with dermatologists for easier diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tulane University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Abidjan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06292260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates the impact of the eSkinHealth app on enhancing case detection and treatment outcomes for skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in both rural and urban settings of Côte d'Ivoire. The app facilitates remote consultations between community health workers and specialized dermatologists, allowing for efficient diagnosis and management of skin conditions. By collecting patient data and images, the app supports follow-up care and treatment initiation for identified cases. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this digital health intervention in improving healthcare delivery for skin diseases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthcare providers and patients with clinically suspected or diagnosed skin NTDs in Côte d'Ivoire.
Not a fit: Patients with clinically diagnosed skin conditions outside of the targeted NTDs may not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve early detection and treatment outcomes for patients with skin diseases in underserved regions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing teledermatology and mobile health applications have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Healthcare providers (i.e., doctors, nurses, or community health workers/volunteers) Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Working at primary health centers or clinics in Cote d'Ivoire * Able to read and speak fluent French * Willing to participate in the pilot study for the 12-month study duration * Willing to use a provided tablet with the eSkinHealth app if they were assigned to the intervention group * Able to consent for oneself Exclusion Criteria: * Planning to leave their job at the clinics within the study period * Difficulty operating mobile devices 2. Patients with skin diseases Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically suspected or diagnosed with skin NTDs (Buruli ulcer, leprosy, and yaws) or have other clinically diagnosed skin conditions * Able to consent for oneself Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed skin conditions outside of the target site
Where this trial is running
Abidjan
- Hope Commission International — Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rie R Yotsu, MD, MIPH, DTM&H, PhD
- Email: ryotsu@tulane.edu
- Phone: +1-(504) 988-5388
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.