Massive east african trial aims to slash new HIV cases
NCT ID NCT05768763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a community-based program offering flexible HIV prevention and treatment options could lower the number of new HIV infections. Over 80,000 people aged 15 and older in East African communities took part. The approach focused on delivering the right care to the right people at the right time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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81,952 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>= 15 years 2. Living in SEARCH study communities 3. Provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. \<15 years of age 2. Living outside SEARCH study communities 3. Unable to provide consent or parental co-consent as per country guidelines
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration
Kampala, Uganda
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SEARCH Office / GPRT
Kisumu, Kenya
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