Weekly antibiotic pill shows promise for STI prevention in kenyan women
NCT ID NCT06582966
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking a weekly dose of the antibiotic doxycycline can help prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women who are already taking daily HIV PrEP. The study involved 60 women aged 18-30 in Kisumu, Kenya, and focused on how well they followed the weekly dosing schedule and how acceptable they found it. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to reduce STIs in this group.
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Kenya Medical Research Institute -KEMRI
Kisumu, Kenya
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