New study aims to help HIV patients in botswana kick the habit

NCT ID NCT05694637

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests a program to help 750 people with HIV in Botswana stop smoking. The program combines counseling and a medication called varenicline. Quitting smoking can reduce the harmful effects of HIV and prevent early death. The study also looks at how to make this help available in a lasting and affordable way.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Airstrip Clinic

    Mahalapye, Central District, Botswana

  • Goodhope Primary Hospital

    Good Hope, Botswana

  • Itekeng Clinic

    Francistown, Central District, Botswana

  • Kanye Adventist Hospital

    Kanye, Botswana

  • Kediretswe Clinic

    Palapye, Botswana

  • Mahalapye District Hospital

    Mahalapye, Central District, Botswana

  • Masego Clinic

    Francistown, Central District, Botswana

  • Morwa Clinic

    Mochudi, Central District, Botswana

  • Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital

    Francistown, Central District, Botswana

  • Palpye Primary Hospital

    Palapye, Central District, Botswana

  • Sefhare Primary Hospital

    Sefhare, Central District, Botswana

  • Sekgoma District Hospital

    Serowe, Botswana

  • Serowe Clinic

    Serowe, Botswana

  • Thamaga Primary Hospital

    Thamaga, Kweneng District, Botswana

  • Tutume Primary Hospital

    Tutume, Central District, Botswana

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