Evaluating medical oxygen access and policies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Key informants will be selected representing government, non-governmental agencies, professional associations, private sector, and civil society.

Where it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.