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Healer-initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Versus Standard of Care in Rural South Africa
Led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Updated on 2025-12-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
196 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
South Africa has made progress towards their 95-95-95 goals, yet a substantial proportion of the population do not test regularly. To reach people who otherwise may avoid testing, we propose to build on our successful healer-initiated HIV counseling and testing pilot to conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial in 42 clinical catchment areas to evaluate an expanded Healer-Initiated HIV Testing and Linkage to Care intervention in rural South Africa.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Healer-initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Versus Standard of Care in Rural South Africa
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Community members over 18 years of age who choose to receive an HIV test from a traditional healer.
You will not qualify if you...
- Community members who are not of sound mind or body during recruitment, including those who are inebriated or experiencing a mental health issue.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bushbuckridge
Agincourt, MP, South Africa
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Carolyn M Audet, PhD
CONTACT
R
Ryan Wagner, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SCREENING
Number of Arms
2
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