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Virtual doctor visits could cut wait times for urology patients in rural nigeria

NCT ID NCT06976567

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether telemedicine could help people in rural Nigeria get urology care faster. 220 adults were split into two groups: one had a standard in-person consultation, the other a virtual consultation with a urologist. Researchers measured how long it took to see a specialist and how satisfied patients were with the experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telemedicine consultation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that telemedicine is a practical way to bring specialist urology care to remote areas, reducing wait times.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study focused on access and satisfaction, not on treating disease. Results may not apply to other regions or medical fields.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

220 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (at least 18 years old, any gender) that reside in rural Kaduna State. * Present to primary clinics with an active urologic chief complaint(s), either surgical or non-surgical in nature. Exclusion Criteria: * Children (\<18 years old). * Individuals who do not live in rural Kaduna State localities. * Those experiencing urologic emergencies. * Those who do not present with any urologic chief complaints defined as the primary reason the patient is seeking medical care.

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Conditions

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urinary system disorder

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Urologic disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahmadu Bello University

    Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

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