UTI superbugs: study reveals resistance patterns in uganda

NCT ID NCT07012421

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at antibiotic resistance in bacteria causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Uganda. Researchers compared resistance patterns in patients who sought care at community drug shops versus hospitals. By studying 890 participants, they aim to understand how antibiotic use and patient behavior contribute to resistance, which could inform better treatment guidelines.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help guide better antibiotic use for UTIs in communities, potentially slowing the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot directly improve patient outcomes and may not reflect resistance patterns in other regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial urinary tract infection urinary tract infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC), Uganda

    Kampala, Central Region, PO Box 7475, Uganda