Duke University
Clinical trials sponsored by Duke University, explained in plain language.
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Pocket-Sized scanner could spot brain bleeds in remote areas
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a handheld device that uses near-infrared light to quickly detect bleeding inside the skull after a head injury. Researchers compared the device's results to CT scans in 180 patients in Uganda. The goal was to see if this portable tool could help diagnose brain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Africa's quick COVID-19 Test-and-Treat model under review
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a fast 'test and treat' approach for COVID-19 in Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Researchers interviewed 148 patients, healthcare workers, and officials to see if the program was practical and well-liked. The goal was to learn how to impro…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 03, 2026 12:04 UTC