Addis Ababa University
Clinical trials sponsored by Addis Ababa University, explained in plain language.
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Could talking to fellow patients be a simple, Low-Cost way to fight diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a peer support program could help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar levels and reduce their personal healthcare costs. It involved 100 patients in Ethiopia who were already receiving care for diabetes. Researchers compared the health …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can talking to fellow patients help control diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers randomly assigned 120 patients to either join a support group or continue their usual care. They measured if the group improved how well people took their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Brush to breathe: simple mouth cleaning cuts deadly pneumonia risk for stroke patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a simple, structured mouth-cleaning routine could prevent a dangerous lung infection called aspiration pneumonia in people hospitalized after a stroke. Researchers compared 90 stroke patients who received the special oral care from trained nurses to a si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC