RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05656287

My Mobile Wallet: An Intervention for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence in Rural Uganda

My Mobile Wallet: An Intervention to Support Access to Tuberculosis Care and Medication Adherence in Rural Uganda

Sponsor

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Enrollment

242 participants

Start Date

Apr 14, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Tuberculosis

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop My Mobile Wallet- a behavioral and economic intervention to support tuberculosis treatment adherence in rural southwestern Uganda. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: • Determine the optimal design and develop My Mobile Wallet as an intervention to support tuberculosis medication adherence • Assess the initial feasibility and acceptability of using My Mobile Wallet to support tuberculosis medication. Participants will use My Mobile Wallet intervention for a period of six months. Researchers will compare My Mobile Wallet intervention versus standard care to see if there is an impact on tuberculosis medication adherence.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying SMS texts + incentives + Wisepill device for medication monitoring, SMS texts only + Wisepill device for medication monitoring, and others for people with tuberculosis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 100 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERSMS texts + incentives + Wisepill device for medication monitoring

For the first two months, 54 participants will receive i) daily SMS medication reminders, ii) monthly mobile money for transport to the clinic, and iii) monthly mobile money incentives if \>90% medication adherence. For the remaining four months, the participants will receive: i) weekly medication SMS reminders, ii) monthly mobile money for transport to the clinic, iv) monthly mobile money incentives if \>90% medication adherence.

OTHERSMS texts only + Wisepill device for medication monitoring

For the first 2 months, 54 participants will receive daily SMS medication reminders, ii). For the remaining 4 months, the participants will receive weekly medication SMS reminders. All participants will also receive a Wisepill device for medication monitoring.

OTHERWisepill device for medication monitoring only

Participants (54) in the Control arm will not receive SMS reminders or mobile money. All participants will also receive a Wisepill device for medication monitoring.