RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06004011

AYAHIV Role-based Responsibilities for Oncology-focused Workforce (ARROW)

Integrated Delivery of Cancer Control Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living With HIV in Zambia

Sponsor

Implenomics

Enrollment

4,100 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cervical Cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Kaposi Sarcoma

Summary

Adolescents and young adults living with HIV experience higher premature mortality from cancer than their uninfected peers. In Zambia, because of multilevel barriers, interventions for early diagnosis and optimized treatment to reduce this cancer mortality are underutilized for this disproportionally impacted cohort. In this study, the investigators will test peer-to-peer education and support strategies to increase use of early diagnosis services in HIV treatment facilities and improve compliance with cancer treatment in the cancer center.

Eligibility

Min Age: 15 YearsMax Age: 39 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial trains community health workers to provide cancer screening, education, and follow-up support to young people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to reduce cancer deaths in this population. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 15 and 39 years old - You are living with HIV and have been on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for at least 6 months - You have no plans to move from your current location during the 3-year study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant at the time of enrollment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERARROW strategies

ARROW strategies are peer-to-peer support at the patient, provider and health system levels

OTHEROne-time education

The comparison group will receive a one-time education campaign that will provide informational brochures to adolescents and young adults living with HIV and HIV providers