Uganda meningitis study aims to save lives through better screening and vaccines
NCT ID NCT05496673
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at how common meningitis is in northern Uganda, what causes it, and how to better diagnose and prevent it. Researchers will study 1,100 patients with meningitis symptoms and screen 10,000 HIV-positive people for a fungal infection that can lead to meningitis. The goal is to find gaps in care and support the use of vaccines and screening to save lives.
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Lira Regional Referral Hospital
RECRUITINGLira, 224180000, Uganda
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