Massive meningitis study aims to save lives in uganda
NCT ID NCT05496673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study in northern Uganda will track 1,100 people with meningitis symptoms and screen 10,000 HIV-positive patients for a fungal infection that can lead to meningitis. Researchers will use modern diagnostic tests to understand the causes and outcomes of the disease. The goal is to gather evidence to push for routine vaccination and better screening, which could prevent many deaths.
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 provide data to support routine meningitis vaccination and better screening guidelines in Uganda, potentially saving lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other regions, and advocacy outcomes depend on policy changes beyond the study's control.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lira Regional Referral Hospital
RECRUITINGLira, 224180000, Uganda
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