Integrating HIV prevention services in family planning clinics for young women in Kenya
PrEParing Family Planning Clinics to Streamline Integration of HIV Prevention Services for Young Women in Kenya
This study is testing whether adding HIV prevention services, including PrEP, to family planning clinics can help young women in Kisumu, Kenya, stay healthy and reduce their risk of HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3600 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Washington Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kisumu) |
| Trial ID | NCT04666792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to integrate HIV prevention and PrEP care services into family planning clinics specifically for adolescent girls and young women in Kisumu, Kenya, where HIV prevalence is notably high. Utilizing a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized design, the study will implement PrEP provision alongside a comprehensive HIV prevention package in 12 clinics. The initiative will involve training existing family planning staff and providing ongoing technical support to ensure effective delivery of services. The project will evaluate various aspects of implementation, including reach, effectiveness, and sustainability, using established implementation science frameworks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this project are sexually active females of reproductive age who are HIV negative and have at least one risk factor for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not sexually active or are HIV positive will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce HIV infections among young women by improving access to prevention services.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in integrating HIV prevention services into existing healthcare frameworks, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female of reproductive age * Sexually active * Able and willing to provide informed consent * HIV negative, according to national HIV testing algorithm * Has at least one risk factor for HIV as defined by the Kenya National AIDS and STI Control Program Exclusion Criteria: - Otherwise not eligible based on the above inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Kisumu
- Kenyatta National Hospital — Kisumu, Kenya (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kenneth Mugwanya, MBChB, MS, PhD — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Zarna Marfatia
- Email: zarnam@uw.edu
- Phone: +12065203866
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.