Liverpool School Of Tropical Medicine

This study aims to create and test a new care package in Ghana that provides mental health support alongside treatment for several neglected skin diseases. It will involve 200 adults with conditions like leprosy or Buruli ulcer, focusing on making care fair and effective for ever…

This study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device to quickly identify Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) at the point of care in clinics. It will involve 492 adults in Turkey who are suspected of having CCHF. The main goal is to see if this simple test is as accurate as the…

This study aims to find better and faster ways to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in children. It will test new tools, including computer analysis of chest X-rays and easier-to-collect samples, in nearly 8,000 children across four countries. The goal is to help doctors spot TB sooner,…

This study aims to test a new, simpler method for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in community settings. It will evaluate a tongue swab test that doesn't require sputum (phlegm), making it easier to use for people who have difficulty producing samples or live in hard-to-reach areas. …

This study aims to see if a new, non-invasive urine test can accurately diagnose pneumonia caused by specific types of bacteria in young children in Malawi. Researchers will test 350 existing urine samples from children, comparing the new test results to standard methods. The goa…

This study aims to help students in Zimbabwe better protect their health by using a mobile phone app and peer support. It focuses on increasing the use of HIV prevention services (like testing and medication) and contraception. Researchers will work with students to design the ap…

This study will test whether new LASER Guardian devices that release mosquito-repelling chemicals can help prevent malaria in Kenyan communities. Researchers will compare these devices against standard indoor insecticide spraying and current prevention methods across 69 villages …

This study aims to understand why some patients with Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), a serious rodent-borne illness, develop dangerous bleeding problems. Researchers will recruit 62 hospitalized patients in Slovenia to analyze their blood and track how their clotti…

This study aims to create detailed maps showing where people are most at risk of snakebites in Ghana and Rwanda. Researchers will survey 32,000 households and analyze health records to understand where bites happen most often. The resulting risk maps will help ensure life-saving …