At a glance
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Innovative Approach in Tuberculosis Care in Armenia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating TB knowledge and socio-psychological counseling session, SMS text messages, and 3 other interventions for Tuberculosis. Completed, enrolled 392 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Randomized trial tests effectiveness of self-administered drug intake by empowered TB patients - supervised by a trained family member and supported by medical counseling and reminders - to improve treatment adherence and treatment success rates, and thereby forestall TB and MDR-TB epidemics.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
TB patients and their family members will participate in one-day counseling session provided by a trained psychologist and a TB nurse
TB patients will receive SMS text messages every morning (except Sunday) during the whole ambulatory TB treatment phase as a reminder for taking the TB medication prescribed and provided by the TB physician
Family members of the TB patients will receive phone calls every evening (except Sunday) during the whole ambulatory TB treatment phase to assure that the patient takes the medication prescribed and provided by the TB physician and to collect information on treatment adherence and possible side effects.
Once a week TB patients will receive the TB medication from their local outpatient TB centers and will use the medication every day (six days a week, except Sunday according to the TB treatment protocol) at home under supervision of a family member in charge.
Educational leaflet containing information on TB infection; infection control measures; importance of TB treatment adherence and family support will be provided to all TB patients at the end of the counselling session