Improving HIV care for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants in Kenya

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 pilot study evaluates a differentiated service delivery (DSD) model for pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV and their infants at Huruma Sub-District Hospital in Kenya. The DSD model aims to simplify and adapt HIV services for clinically stable clients, enhancing retention in care and viral suppression while preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Over 12 months, the study will recruit participants to assess the effectiveness of this approach in a resource-limited setting. Clinical staff will triage participants based on stability criteria to provide tailored services.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Eligibility criteria for providers:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≥18 years of age
2. Able to understand English or Kiswahili
3. Works as a clinician, nurse, peer counsellor, social worker, pharmacist, or clinic supervisor involved in providing PMTCT services in the maternal-child health clinic at Huruma Sub-District Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

none

Eligibility criteria for PPHIV and their infants enrolled prospectively (n=500)\*

Inclusion Criteria:

5. Woman is ≥15 years of age 6. Woman is enrolled in maternal-child health services at HSDH 7. Woman is living with HIV 8. Woman is able to understand English or Kiswahili

Exclusion Criteria:

Cognitive impairment that would impair participation in the study

\*All infants born to enrolled women during the study will be included.

Where it's running

• Huruma Sub-District Hospital
  Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: John M Humphrey, MD
• Email: humphrjm@iu.edu
• Phone: (317) 274-8115

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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.