Barcelona Institute For Global Health
Clinical trials sponsored by Barcelona Institute For Global Health, explained in plain language.
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New stool test could catch more TB cases in kids and HIV patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new stool-based test to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in children under 8 and people living with HIV. Researchers in Mozambique, Eswatini, and Uganda enrolled nearly 2,000 participants to see if the test could find more TB cases than current methods. The goal is …
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Simple malaria doses during baby shots could save thousands of lives
Prevention CompletedThis large study tested giving infants a full course of antimalarial medicine (sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine) alongside their routine vaccinations during the first two years of life. The goal was to prevent malaria, which is especially dangerous for young children. Over 94,000 infant…
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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City dwellers find stress relief in coastal nature therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a nature-based therapy program affects stress and quality of life in 100 healthy adults living in Barcelona. Participants took part in activities in a coastal urban natural setting. The goal was to see if this type of therapy can help build resilience to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC