Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New study aims to uncover hidden kidney disease in rural africa Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Pads vs. tampons vs. cups: which is best for your vaginal bacteria? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can free services and planning help more moms-to-be get the care they need? Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Can a video session get pregnant women to seek more health care? Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
- One pill to wipe out worms? new trial tests Game-Changing treatment Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
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One pill to wipe out worms? new trial tests Game-Changing treatment
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of a new drug, emodepside, can cure infections from soil-transmitted worms (like whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm) better than the current standard treatment, mebendazole, which requires multiple doses. About 315 adolescents and adults with…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early screening and care for sickle cell in newborns could save lives
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test 120 babies in Côte d'Ivoire for sickle cell disease using a simple point-of-care test. Babies who test positive will start comprehensive care early, including medicines and vaccines. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces serious health problems and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a video session get pregnant women to seek more health care?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a video-informed information and planning session during the third trimester of pregnancy helps women and their partners seek recommended health care. The trial enrolls 800 pregnant women and their male partners in rural Côte d'Ivoire. A study team…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash for breastfeeding: a new way to boost baby health?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ethiopian study tests culturally smart education to boost newborn care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a health education program that respects local beliefs can help new mothers in Ethiopia use postnatal care services more often and learn better ways to care for their newborns. About 864 pregnant women will receive four monthly education sessions from tra…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC