Evaluating medical oxygen access and policies
Understanding the Health Systems and Policy Contexts of Medical Oxygen in Africa and Asia (MOXY-HSP)
This study looks at how access to medical oxygen works in six countries to see what challenges people face and how to improve it for patients and healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Phnom Penh and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06169514 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study employs a mixed-methods approach to evaluate health systems and policy contexts related to medical oxygen access in six countries. It involves stakeholder analysis, policy-implementation gap analysis, and comparative case studies to understand how national oxygen strategies impact healthcare delivery. The study aims to engage policymakers, implementers, and medical oxygen users to identify challenges and potential solutions, generating new data to inform national and global practices. The methodology will be adapted to each country's context through co-design and annual stakeholder meetings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include policymakers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders involved in medical oxygen systems in the participating countries.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in the healthcare policy or implementation processes may not receive direct benefits from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance access to medical oxygen, improving outcomes for patients with hypoxemia and pneumonia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in evaluating health systems and policies, but this specific approach to medical oxygen access is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Key informants will be selected representing government, non-governmental agencies, professional associations, private sector, and civil society.
Where this trial is running
Phnom Penh and 5 other locations
- Cambodia — Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Recruiting)
- Lao PDR — Vientiane, Laos (Recruiting)
- Liberia — Monrovia, Liberia (Recruiting)
- Nigeria — Ibadan, Nigeria (Recruiting)
- Rwanda — Kigali, Rwanda (Recruiting)
- Uganda — Kampala, Uganda (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hamish Graham, PhD — Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Rami Subhi, MBBS, FRACS, MD (Res)
- Email: rami.subhi@mcri.edu.au
- Phone: +61403151186
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.