Mobile phone technology for prevention of Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV: acceptability, effectiveness, and cost (Kenya)
NCT ID NCT01645865
First seen Sep 10, 2026 ยท Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Summary
Although gains have been made in achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDG), much is still needed in countries affected by high levels of HIV/AIDS. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is a cornerstone strategy in reducing infant mortality from HIV. The study will employ a cluster randomized control trial (cRCT) with 26 health facilities randomized to two arms (intervention or control) to determine the effect of mobile phone technology on completion of key PMTCT milestones from antenatal to six weeks postpartum. The study will examine the acceptability, effectiveness, and cost of implementing a PMTCT-focused mHealth strategy among HIV-infected pregnant women, health workers, and male partners.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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600 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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May 2011
- Finished
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Apr 2014
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who is studied
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria (female): * HIV-positive pregnant women seeking ANC at a study site * Up to 32 weeks gestation * Own or have access to a mobile phone on which they can receive calls and SMS messages Exclusion Criteria (female): * HIV-positive pregnant women who have already initiated antiretroviral treatment Inclusion Criteria (male): * Referral by pregnant female partner
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya
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