Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages Any age to 10

Improving nighttime healthcare access for children in Haiti

Official title: Novel Approach to Improve Patient Care and Diarrheal Disease Research Using Mobile Technology in Haiti

Run by University of Florida · NCT05480930 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new telemedicine service called MotoMeds to see if it can help children in Haiti get better nighttime healthcare for their illnesses.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 10 Years
SexAll
Enrollment7124 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Florida
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Gressier, Ouest)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 27, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 2027
Study endsSeptember 2027
Registry record updatedJune 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT05480930 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include children aged 10 years or younger with acute illnesses whose parents or guardians contact the TMDS for assistance.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not provide consent or are older than 10 years may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance nighttime healthcare access for children in Haiti through a Telemedicine and Medication Delivery Service (TMDS) called MotoMeds. It evaluates the effectiveness of a digital clinical decision-support (dCDS) tool in improving adherence to treatment guidelines by TMDS providers. The study is based on previous research and involves assessing children under 10 years old who contact the service for acute illnesses. By analyzing pre- and post-implementation data, the study seeks to determine the impact of the dCDS tool on healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce pediatric mortality by ensuring timely treatment for common acute illnesses.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using telemedicine and decision-support tools in similar contexts, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for child, parent/guardian participants:

* Children 10 years of age or younger with an acute illness
* Parent/guardian contacts the TMDS in regards to the illness during hours of operation
* Parental/guardian agreement to a waiver of documentation of consent when contact is by phone only OR written consent/assent at the household from the parent/guardian and child (7yrs and older) for participants who receive a household visit.

Exclusion criteria for child, parent/guardian participants:

* No consent

Where it's running

  • CV Foundation
    Gressier, Ouest, Haiti
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Eric J Nelson, MD PhD — University of Florida
  • Study coordinator: Molly B Klarman, MPH
  • Email: mklarman@ufl.edu
  • Phone: 509 4600-7486

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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.
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