Impact of an electronic community health information system on child health outcomes
A Research Study to Understand the Impact and Cost-effectiveness of a Digital Health Platform for iCCM in Uganda
This study tests whether using an electronic health information system can improve the health of children under five in Buikwe district by training local health teams to provide better care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Months to 59 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Malaria Consortium Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buikwe) |
| Trial ID | NCT06318078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of an electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) on child health outcomes in Buikwe district. It involves training and equipping 856 Village Health Teams (VHTs) to deliver a comprehensive health package to children under five years old. The study employs a cross-sectional cluster randomized controlled trial design, comparing outcomes between intervention and control groups using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. A total of 1,140 children will be included, with rigorous quality control measures in place to ensure accurate data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 3 to 59 months residing in the Buikwe district whose guardians consent to participate.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 3 to 59 months or those not residing in the study area will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve health outcomes for children under five by enhancing access to timely and effective healthcare.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing community health information systems have shown promising results in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * · Children between 3-59 months, * Being resident in the study area, * Consent to participate in the study obtained, * Willingness and ability of the child's guardians to comply with the study protocol for the duration of the study including attending a designated health centre if their child has malaria symptoms during the data collection period. Exclusion Criteria: * Children aged below 3 months and above 59 months * Children resident outside the study areas * Those who have not consented to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Buikwe
- Buikwe — Buikwe, Uganda (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John Baptist Bwanika — Malaria Consortium
- Study coordinator: John Baptist Bwanika
- Email: j.bwanika@malariaconsortium.org
- Phone: +256 772744390
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.