Effect of Community Mobile Outreach Approach Compared to Facility Based Directly Observed Treatment Short Course on Treatment Outcome Among Tuberculosis Patients in Jeddah: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis
- Registration Number
- NCT03787914
- Lead Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
- Brief Summary
To compare the effectiveness of the community mobile outreach approach in improving treatment outcomes (success rate) among tuberculosis patients with those being treated with facility based directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) in Jeddah region.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
- Newly diagnosed TB cases
Exclusion Criteria
- Visitors having TB especially pilgrims
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Treatment Success rate 6 to 8 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie improved TB treatment outcomes with mobile outreach compared to DOTS?
How does community-based DOT compare to facility-based DOTS in TB treatment success rates in Saudi Arabia?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict better adherence to mobile TB treatment programs in Jeddah?
What adverse events are associated with mobile outreach TB management versus traditional DOTS?
What drug combinations or new therapies are being explored alongside mobile outreach for TB in Jeddah?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ministry of Health
🇸🇦Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Health🇸🇦Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia