Addis Ababa University
Clinical trials sponsored by Addis Ababa University, explained in plain language.
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Diabetes patients get a buddy: peer support may lower blood sugar and costs
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a peer-led education program could help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar and reduce their financial burden. One hundred patients at a hospital in Ethiopia were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or additional peer supp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Diabetes buddy system boosts Pill-Taking and Self-Care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes better follow their medication plan, take care of themselves, and understand their condition. 120 adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one that joined a peer support group and one that c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC
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Simple toothbrushing may save stroke patients from deadly pneumonia
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at whether a simple oral hygiene routine could prevent a serious lung infection called aspiration pneumonia in people hospitalized after a stroke. Researchers compared 90 stroke patients who received structured mouth care from nurses to similar patients who got …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:54 UTC