Pill vs. needle: can a daily penicillin pill prevent heart damage in kids?
NCT ID NCT05693545
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking penicillin twice a day by mouth works as well as getting a penicillin shot every month to stop latent rheumatic heart disease from getting worse. About 1,000 children aged 5 to 17 with early signs of the disease are taking part. The goal is to find a simpler, less painful way to protect their hearts.
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Uganda Heart Institute
Kampala, Uganda, Uganda