Village healers may hold key to HIV testing for kids
NCT ID NCT07236905
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether traditional healers in rural Uganda can offer HIV screening tests to children aged 18 months to 5 years. Researchers will compare how many caregivers accept testing from a healer versus how many follow a referral to a health center. The goal is to find better ways to reach children who might otherwise miss testing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
HIV saliva swab screening test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show a new way to reach more children for HIV testing in remote areas, potentially reducing undiagnosed cases.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility, not treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology
RECRUITINGMbarara, Uganda