Phone-Based navigation could boost breast cancer detection in kenya
NCT ID NCT07764796
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether mobile health (m-Health) patient navigation—using phone apps for education, reminders, and motivation—can help more women in Kenyan primary care clinics get screened for breast cancer. The trial involves 800 women and aims to improve access to mammography and clinical breast exams, which are underused despite being available. By linking patients to screening and follow-up care, the approach could lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for breast cancer, a disease that is highly curable when caught early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mobile health (m-Health) patient navigation strategies, including digital platforms and tools for education, reminders, navigation, and motivation
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could increase breast cancer screening rates and early detection in Kenya, potentially saving lives by catching cancer when it is most treatable.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage implementation study, so it may not show a clear benefit. Success depends on real-world factors like phone access, health system readiness, and patient engagement.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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