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Viral Hepatitis BNCT01199601

Blood-borne Infection Screening in an Afghan Antenatal Population

A study testing Concentrated postpartum counseling in people with Viral Hepatitis B and Contraception, run by Columbia University at 1 site in Afghanistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Baseline information indicates there are measurable levels of hepatitis B SAg and low utilization of postpartum contraception, correct breastfeeding practices, or adherence to infant vaccination schedules in Kabul, Afghanistan. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 14 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Concentrated postpartum counseling
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,291 participants
Where
1 siteAfghanistan
Study dates
Jun 2008to May 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 14 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • admitted for obstetric care
  • Dari or Pashto speaking
  • not previously participated in the study
  • in medically stable condition
  • accompanied by and have approval of a spouse
  • able to provide informed consent
  • Male participants must be the confirmed spouses of the female participants, have a working telephone, and able to provide informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • medically unstable or imminently delivering (complete cervical dilation)
  • husband unavailable or does not approve participation
  • unable to provide consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Afghanistan1 site
  • Maternity Hospitals

    Kabul

Other trials in Afghanistan

About this study

Official title: Pilot Educational Intervention to Determine Effect of Intrapartum Testing and Concentrated Postpartum Counseling on Birth Spacing, Breastfeeding, and Infant Vaccination Completion in a Kabul Urban Population.

Baseline information indicates there are measurable levels of hepatitis B SAg and low utilization of postpartum contraception, correct breastfeeding practices, or adherence to infant vaccination schedules in Kabul, Afghanistan. This intervention will randomize hospitals to assess the following aims:

Aim 1: To determine whether the re-training and assignment of health care providers dedicated to intrapartum rapid testing and post-partum counseling will positively impact maternal and neonatal health indicators as compared to utilization of existing health providers for these services among women delivering in publish health maternity hospitals in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Aim 2: To assess whether patients randomized to the intervention and their spouses perceive value in concentrated post-partum counseling.

Aim 3: To investigate whether an intervention providing immediate post-partum provision of a long-acting family planning method would be feasible and acceptable to both men and women in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Outcomes are assessed through questionnaire responses and inspection of vaccination cards at six month intervals by trained study staff through one year total study time. Differences between groups will be assessed with generalized linear mixed modeling. Information obtained to address Aim 3 will be gathered at the 12 month follow-up and analyzed with simple proportions and Chi-square test to assess differences between sexes and other socioeconomic indicators.

Being tested
Concentrated postpartum counseling
Medical subject headings
Hepatitis B, Breast Feeding

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Concentrated postpartum counselingBehavioural

    Intrapartum testing and concentrated postpartum counseling for the female patient from a retrained provider focusing on correct breastfeeding practices, postpartum contraception, and infant vaccination.

Study groups in NCT01199601
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Concentrated postpartum counselingExperimentalWomen randomized to receiving concentrated postpartum counseling from the retrained provider.
Receives: Behavioral: Concentrated postpartum counseling
Routine postpartum counselingNo interventionWomen receiving intra-partum testing and post-partum counseling from existing cadres of hospital providers at standard of care.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Utilization of Postpartum Contraception

    Determine whether the re-training and assignment of healthcare providers dedicated to intrapartum rapid testing and intensive post-partum counseling will positively impact postpartum contraceptive use as compared to any counseling provided by existing health providers for these services among women delivering in public health maternity hospitals in Kabul, Afghanistan.

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Correct Breastfeeding Practices to 1 Year

    Assess whether patients randomized to the intervention exhibit correct breastfeeding practices (a composite variable in which exclusive breastfeeding occurs to 6 months and continued complementary breastfeeding continues to 12 months) after receiving concentrated postpartum counseling compared to women receiving standard of care.

    Measured: 12 months

  2. Completion of 9 Month Measles-mumps-rubella Vaccination on Time.

    Assess whether patients randomized to the intervention were more likely to have children receiving the measles-mumps-rubella vaccination at 9 months of age after receiving concentrated postpartum counseling compared to women receiving standard of care.

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Sep 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2008
  3. Primary completionMay 2010
  4. Study completionMay 2010

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1,291 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01199601
Sponsor's protocol ID
AAAD1784
Other IDs
7K01TW007408-04
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
9 Sep 2010
Last updated
17 May 2017
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Concentrated postpartum counseling in people with Viral Hepatitis B and Contraception, run by Columbia University at 1 site in Afghanistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 May 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Afghanistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 Mar 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Utilization of Postpartum Contraception (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 May 2017.

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