University Of Cape Town
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cape Town, explained in plain language.
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Can a coach help men with HIV stay healthy? south africa trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called Coach Mpilo, where trained peers (coaches) provide one-on-one support to men living with HIV. The goal is to help these men stay engaged in HIV care, take their medication regularly, and achieve viral suppression. The trial will enroll 800 men in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Choice overload? HIV patients pick their own care path in new study
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether letting people choose their own HIV support method helps them stay in care. 140 adults starting or restarting HIV treatment in Cape Town will be randomly assigned to standard care, in-person group support, or a choice of in-person, WhatsApp group, or a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Sputum DNA test aims to outsmart Drug-Resistant TB
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new DNA test that reads drug resistance directly from sputum samples in people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The goal is to see if this test helps doctors prescribe at least five effective drugs within 14 days of diagnosis, compared to current…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC