HIV clinic redesign aims to fight stigma – but study pulled before start
NCT ID NCT05642676
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study planned to test whether changing the layout and systems of HIV clinics in Uganda could make them feel more private and welcoming, reducing stigma and improving patient retention. Researchers intended to survey patients and staff before and after renovations. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could show that simple clinic changes reduce stigma and improve HIV care retention.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no data was collected. It is unknown if the changes would actually work or cause disruption.
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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.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 and older * Enrolled in the HIV clinics where we are working * Able to independently consent for interview, survey, or focus group. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide consent * Does not speak English or Luganda (local language around Kampala and Entebbe)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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