Enhancing primary health care through community partnerships in Karnataka, India
Arogya Sangama: 3 Way Partnership of People, Providers, and Panchayat for Health
This study is trying to see if working with local community groups in Karnataka, India, can make primary health care services better and more responsive for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Devadurga and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06224712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot project aims to improve primary health care systems in the Raichur and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka, India, by leveraging local government structures known as Gram Panchayat Task Forces (GPTFs). The project focuses on enhancing service utilization, quality, and responsiveness of Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) over a two-year period. It seeks to empower GPTFs to foster collaboration among community members, healthcare providers, and local governance to promote social accountability and community ownership of health services. Key research questions will explore stakeholder perceptions, strategies for community engagement, and the impact of GPTF interventions on health service delivery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include women aged 18-49 who have delivered in the last 12 months and residents aged 30 or older without known diabetes or hypertension, all residing within the service area and fluent in Kannada.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age ranges, those not residing in the service area, or unable to speak Kannada may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve access to and quality of primary health care services for vulnerable populations in rural Karnataka.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in community-based health interventions, indicating potential for this approach to yield positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Group 1 Inclusion criteria * 18-49 years of age women who delivered in the last 12 months * Residents of the districts and living within the service área covered by intervention and control PHC-HWCs * Kannada speaking * Able to provide consent Group 2 inclusion criteria * 30 or more years of age * Not a known case of diabetes and hypertension * Residents of the districts and living within the service area covered by intervention and control PHC-HWCs * Kannada speaking * Able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Group 1: women not in the age group 18-49 years of age * Group 2: participants younger than 30 years * Not residing in the service area covered by intervention and control PHC-HWCs * Unable to speak in Kannada * Unable to provide consent
Where this trial is running
Devadurga and 1 other locations
- Devadurga Block PHC-HWC — Devadurga, India (Recruiting)
- Kollegal PHC-HWC — Kollegal, India (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Svea Closser, PhD — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Svea Closser, PhD
- Email: sclosser@Jhu.edu
- Phone: +1 802-989-4730
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.