New program aims to cut deadly delays for injured kids in tanzania
NCT ID NCT06075108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to improve emergency care for injured children in Tanzania by finding and fixing delays in the healthcare system. Researchers will work with local clinics and hospitals to create a better triage process, helping kids get the right care faster. About 284 patients, family members, and healthcare providers will take part to test this new approach.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 284 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * AIM 1 (mixed methods research) 1. Enroll into the pediatric injury registry all pediatric (\<18 years old) patients seeking care at one of the study health facilities for an acute injury. 2. The investigators will conduct in-depth interviews with the following group: Family members of a pediatric injury patients seeking care at the study facilities. 3. The investigators will conduct focus group discussions with the following group: Health care providers providing care to pediatric injury patients at the study facilities. * AIM 2 (develop intervention) 1. The investigators will hold a 2-day intervention development workshop with the interdisciplinary study team. 2. The investigators will conduct focus group discussions with the following groups: 1. Health care providers providing care to pediatric injury patients at the study health facilities 2. A community-engaged panel including family members of pediatric injury patients * AIM 3 (pilot intervention) 1. The investigators will enroll into the pediatric injury registry all pediatric (\<18 years old) patients seeking care at one of the study health facilities for an acute injury. 2. The investigators will conduct surveys and exit interviews with the following groups: 1. Health care providers providing care to pediatric injury patients at the study health facilities. 2. Family members of pediatric injury patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
RECRUITINGMoshi, Tanzania
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