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 slash death rate in HIV patients with widespread TB
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving higher doses of the TB drug rifampicin plus an additional antibiotic (levofloxacin) for 14 days, with or without steroids, can save more lives in adults hospitalized with both HIV and disseminated TB (TB that has spread throughout the body). About …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New screening tools could catch hidden TB and COVID-19 cases in africa
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether computer-assisted X-rays and other simple tests can help find more cases of tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 in African communities. About 26,200 adults will be screened using these tools to see if they can detect cases that are usually missed. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC