Simplifying the Shang Ring Technique for Circumcision of Men and Boys
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This is a research study in Kenya that will examine the outcomes of participants aged 10-15
and 16 and older; and provider acceptability of the Shang Ring technique for male
circumcision that would simplify use. The study will be in two phases:
Phase 1 will explore the no-flip technique that has been used in China but will be used for
the first time in Africa.
Phase 2 will be a randomized trial comparing use of tropical vs. injectable anesthesia.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
EngenderHealth
Collaborators:
Bon Sante Consulting Limited Kenya Ministry of Health Kenya National AIDS & STI Control Programme Weill Medical College of Cornell University