Clinical Trial: Testing a Registry-Based Strategy (ACT+) to Reduce Loss to Follow-Up in Rheumatic Heart Disease Screening in Uganda

U.S., May 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07606131) titled 'Testing a Registry-Based Strategy (ACT+) to Reduce Loss to Follow-Up in Rheumatic Heart Disease Screening in Uganda' on May 19.

Brief Summary: This study aims to improve follow-up care after positive rheumatic heart disease (RHD) screening in Northern Uganda. It will identify barriers and co-develop an enhanced ACT+ strategy, then evaluate its effectiveness in increasing linkage to confirmatory echocardiography, along with its adoption, acceptability, and feasibility. Secondary outcomes include time to diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and factors influencing implementation.

Study Start Date: June 01

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

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