RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06483854

Healer-initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Versus Standard of Care in Rural South Africa

Know Your Status: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Healer-initiated HIV Counseling and Testing to Standard of Care in Rural South Africa

Sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Enrollment

230,907 participants

Start Date

Nov 25, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV

Summary

South Africa has made progress towards their 95-95-95 goals, yet a substantial proportion of the population do not test regularly. To reach people who otherwise may avoid testing, we propose to build on our successful healer-initiated HIV counseling and testing pilot to conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial in 42 clinical catchment areas to evaluate an expanded Healer-Initiated HIV Testing and Linkage to Care intervention in rural South Africa.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is studying whether traditional healers in rural South Africa can encourage community members to get tested for HIV, and whether this approach works as well as standard health services. You may be eligible if: you are 18 years or older and choose to get an HIV test from a traditional healer in the study community. You may NOT be eligible if: you are not mentally alert at the time of recruitment — for example, if you are intoxicated or experiencing a mental health crisis at that moment. 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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