Clinical Trial

Bridging the Treatment Gap by Expanding Access to Care for People With Epilepsy in Kenya (BEACON)

Study acronym: BEACON
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Summary
This cluster randomized trial aims to learn about the effectiveness of task-sharing supported by an epilepsy medical records system (EMRS) (hereafter referred to as BEACON) with patient-tracking data in improving treatment adherence and retention in care in people with epilepsy in western Kenya.
Protocol Amendment History 2 changes
notable Sponsor changed: Indiana University -> University of Virginia 2026-07-30
notable Primary completion moved earlier: 2028-10 -> 2028-02 2026-05-16
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06623994
Lead Sponsor University of Virginia
Collaborators: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions Epilepsy
Enrollment 650 participants
Start Date 2025-08-04
Primary Completion 2028-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-29