Use of Unmanned Air Vehicles (Medical Drones) to Overcome Geographical Barriers to Delivery of Anti-Retroviral Therapy and Biological Samples

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
HIV Viral Load
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
15 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
1,086 (estimated)
Sponsor
Makerere University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the intervention of delivery of antiretroviral drugs by medical drones can improve virological suppression in a fisherfolk community population living with HIV in the islands of Kalangala District, Uganda. The main question it aims to answer is: Can delivery of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) by unmanned aerial vehicles (medical drones) to people livin…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (\>18 years) living with HIV * Emancipated minor (15-17 years) who is living with HIV * Receiving antiretroviral therapy in Kalangala District * Be a resident in Kalangala district for at least the preceding 6-12 months * Willing to stay for a minimum next 24 months * Wi…
Contacts

Rosalind Principal Investigator, MBBS, MA Hons, MRCP, Ph.D

+256312211422

rratanshi@idi.co.ug

CONTACT

Agnes Bwanika Naggirinya, MBChB, MSC, MMed

+256 312211422

anaggirinya@idi.co.ug

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