Bandim Health Project
Clinical trials sponsored by Bandim Health Project, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could a TB vaccine stop diabetes? new trial hopes so Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Could a simple vaccine policy change save thousands of Children's lives?
Vaccine CompletedThis study in Guinea-Bissau tests a new policy: giving the measles vaccine to all children up to 35 months old, instead of only those under 12 months. Researchers think the vaccine may have extra health benefits beyond preventing measles, possibly cutting deaths by half. Around 3…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Old polio vaccine may offer new shield against COVID-19
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV) to adults over 50 in Guinea-Bissau could reduce their risk of getting sick or dying from COVID-19 and other infections. Researchers enrolled about 3,700 people and gave half the vaccine plus COVID-19 advice, while the …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Extra measles shot at 4 months may slash child deaths
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving babies an extra measles vaccine at 4 months old, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, could reduce deaths. Over 4,500 children in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau took part. The goal was to see if early vaccination provides extra protection…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could an early measles vaccine slash child deaths? trial tests the idea
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving an extra measles vaccine at 4 months, in addition to the standard shot at 9 months, reduces deaths in children up to age 3. Over 3,700 children in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau took part. Researchers tracked survival, hospital visits, and growth …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC