Village healers join fight against HIV: new study tests Life-Saving support
NCT ID NCT05943548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to help people with HIV in rural Uganda. Traditional healers will be trained to offer HIV testing, counseling, and support to take medication regularly. The goal is to see if this extra help, alongside regular clinic care, can help more people achieve an undetectable viral load. The study will involve 650 adults living with HIV.
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology
RECRUITINGMbarara, Uganda
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