Quick HIV test for infants boosts life-saving treatment start

NCT ID NCT03133728

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a new rapid HIV test for babies and young children in Zambia. The goal was to see if faster diagnosis helps more infected infants start antiretroviral therapy (ART) sooner. Over 1,600 HIV-exposed infants took part, and the results showed improved treatment initiation rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • George Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • Kalingalinga Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • Kamwala Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • Makeni Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • Matero Ref Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • N'gombe Primary Health Clinic

    Lusaka, Zambia

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