New study aims to personalize kaposi sarcoma treatment for HIV patients in africa

NCT ID NCT06480773

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study follows 127 people with HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma in Malawi and South Africa who are receiving standard chemotherapy. Researchers want to understand why some patients respond better than others, especially based on gender and virus levels. The goal is to find ways to tailor treatment to each person, potentially improving outcomes and using newer drugs more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital

    Cape Town, Stellenbosch, 8000, South Africa

  • UNC Project, Kamuzu Central Hospital

    Lilongwe, Malawi

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