University Of Cape Town
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cape Town, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy aims to cut deaths in HIV patients with widespread TB
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving higher doses of a TB drug (rifampicin) plus an extra antibiotic (levofloxacin) for 14 days, with or without steroids, can help more people survive. It includes 732 adults with HIV who are hospitalized for TB that has spread beyond the lungs. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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AI x-rays and mobile testing aim to catch missed TB and COVID cases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether AI-powered X-ray analysis and portable molecular tests can help find tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 cases in African communities where many cases go undetected. Over 26,000 adults will be screened using these tools, and researchers will measure how quickl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC