Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre, explained in plain language.
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New antibody shot could help babies beat HIV – trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a lab-made antibody (ePGT121v1-LS) to standard HIV medication can help infants under one year old achieve better viral suppression. About 87 infants in South Africa will receive either the antibody or a placebo injection every 12 weeks for 48 weeks…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Antibody boost may help infants suppress HIV faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding two lab-made antibodies (ePGT121v1-LS and VRC07-523-LS) to standard antiretroviral therapy can help infants living with HIV achieve viral suppression. Infants up to one year old in Mozambique and Cameroon receive four injections of the antibodies o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Skin-to-Skin cuddles may shield preemie brains from bleeding
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact with a parent) can reduce the risk of severe brain bleeding in extremely preterm newborns. About 314 babies born at 28 weeks or earlier will be randomly placed in a side-lying kangaroo position, a prone kangaroo positio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC