Antibiotic trial aims to slash stillbirths in west africa

NCT ID NCT03909737

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 38 times

Summary

This large study in Mali tests whether giving the antibiotic azithromycin to pregnant women and their newborns can prevent stillbirths and infant deaths. Over 99,000 participants are involved, comparing the antibiotic to a placebo during routine care. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to reduce high mortality rates in one of the world's most vulnerable regions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre pour le Developpement des Vaccins - Mali

    Bamako, Mali

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