Clinical trials: Africa
Genital Herpes
GUD Clinical and Virologic Response to Acyclovir in HIV Negative African Women
To examine the time to healing of genital lesion and duration of herpes simplex virus (HSV) shedding from genetic ulcer disease (GUD) among 90 HIV-negative African women who have a history of GUD and are HSV-2 seropositive and…
- Trial name
- PK/GUD (NCT00808405)
- Testing
- acyclovir
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa, Zambia
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Sickle Cell Anemia, Severe Acute Malnutrition
Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in SCD, in Northern Nigeria
Except for children with HIV, all recommendations for treatment of childhood malnutrition are for children < 5 years of age. The overall goal of this randomized controlled nutrition feasibility trial is to identify whether…
- Trial name
- NCT03634488
- Testing
- hydroxyurea (20mg/kg/day), Ready-to-use therapeutic food
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HIV, HIV Infections
Evaluation of Three Strategies of Second-line Antiretroviral Treatment in Africa (Dakar - Bobo-Dioulasso - Yaoundé)
Since the first line antiretroviral (ARV) treatment is now largely accessible in the Sub-Saharian Africa countries, documentation of virological failure, drug resistance patterns and second line treatment evaluation are still to…
- Trial name
- 2LADY (NCT00928187)
- Testing
- emtricitabine/tenofovir + lopinavir/ritonavir (WHO recommended second line), abacavir + didanosine + lopinavir/ritonavir (WHO recommended second line), emtricitabine/tenofovir + darunavir + ritonavir (Second line strategy under evaluation)
- Where
- 3 sites in Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Infection, HIV/AIDS
Clinical Study of STI Screening to Prevent Adverse Birth and New-born Outcomes (Philani Ndiphile)
This study aims to evaluate different screening strategies to decrease the burden of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) among pregnant women, and reduce adverse birth outcomes.
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Infection, HIV/AIDS, Cost-effectiveness, Birth Outcomes
- Trial name
- NCT04446611
- Testing
- First antenatal care + test-of-cure, First antenatal care + week 30-34 gestation (no test-of-cure)
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 2,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Professional Development (Pty) Ltd
Hiv
Evaluation of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Cascade in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Cape Town (Formative Study)
The overarching goal of this proposal is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of integrating PrEP into antenatal and postnatal care, to describe the cascade in women initiating PrEP in this setting, and to evaluate the…
- Trial name
- PrEP-PP (NCT03826199)
- Testing
- TDF-FTC, Counselling on PrEP in antenatal and postnatal care
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Healthy Volunteers
First in Man Clinical Trial of Emodepside (BAY 44-4400)
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single ascending doses of emodepside (BAY 44-4400) in healthy male volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02661178
- Testing
- emodepside (BAY 44-4400)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Malaria
An Extension to Study MALARIA-055 PRI (NCT00866619) to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of GSK Biologicals' Candidate Malaria Vaccine in Infants and Children in Africa
The purpose of this study is to conduct long-term surveillance for efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of the GSK Biologicals RTS,S/AS01E candidate Plasmodium falciparum malaria vaccine in infants and children in Africa following…
- Trial name
- NCT02207816
- Testing
- Blood sampling, Malaria Vaccine 257049 (MALARIA-055 PRI), Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine (MALARIA-055 PRI)
- Where
- 3 sites in Burkina Faso, Kenya and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 3,084 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola
Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity Study of 3 Prime-boost Regimens for Ebola Vaccines Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo in Healthy Adults, Children and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive (HIV+) Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of three heterologous prime-boost regimens for Ebola vaccines Ad26.ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo.
- Trial name
- NCT02564523
- Testing
- Ad26.ZEBOV, MVA-BN-Filo
- Where
- 7 sites in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.
HIV Infections, ART
Evaluation of Secondary Distribution of HIV Self-screening Tests by Women With HIV
Many South African men do not visit clinics or get tested due to multiple real and perceived barriers. Nkangala District has significant gaps to identifying PLHIV who are not on ART, reaching their ART targets, especially in…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, ART, HIV Seropositivity
- Trial name
- HIVSSSA (NCT05074251)
- Testing
- HIV self test, Counseling and referral for partner testing
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
HIV-1-infection, Mental Health Issue
SYV: A Mental Health Intervention to Improve HIV Outcomes in Tanzanian Youth
The overall objectives of this proposal are to support positive coping strategies that bolster mental health and lead to improved HIV outcomes among Young People Living with HIV (YPLWH).
- Conditions
- HIV-1-infection, Mental Health Issue, Adherence, Medication
- Trial name
- NCT05374109
- Testing
- SYV: Sauti ya Vijana (The Voice of Youth intervention)
- Where
- 6 sites in Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 690 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
HIV
The Treatment Ambassador Program: A Pilot Intervention to Increase Treatment Initiation
This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Treatment Ambassador program - a peer-supported intervention targeting individuals living with HIV who have not started on treatment within at least 3 months of…
- Trial name
- NCT03099707
- Testing
- Treatment Ambassador
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Malaria
Epidemiology Study of Malaria Transmission Intensity in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study is designed to characterise P. falciparum transmission intensity in subjects aged ≥6 months and <10 years by measurement of P.
- Trial name
- NCT01954264
- Testing
- Capillary blood sample, Data collection
- Where
- 3 sites in Burkina Faso, Senegal
- Volunteers
- 2,421 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
HIV, Trauma Exposure
Improving the Health of South African Women With Traumatic Stress in HIV Care (C0147)
In this study, the investigators propose to develop Improving AIDS Care after Trauma (ImpACT), an intervention based on theories of stress and coping and evidence-based treatment for traumatic stress.
- Trial name
- ImpACT (NCT02223390)
- Testing
- Improving AIDS Care after Trauma (ImpACT)
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Diarrhea
PROMISE EBF: Safety and Efficacy of Exclusive Breastfeeding Promotion in the Era of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
The objective of the project is to develop and test an intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), to assess its impact on infant health in African contexts where a high prevalence of HIV is a barrier, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT00397150
- Testing
- Peer-support for exclusive breastfeeding
- Where
- 4 sites in Burkina Faso, South Africa and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 2,579 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre For International Health
HIV Infection
Traditional Healer-initiated HIV Counseling and Testing in South Africa
The objective of this proposal is to conduct a pilot test of a program aimed at training traditional healers to conduct HIV testing and implementing HIV testing among people living in Bushbuckridge, South Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT05079347
- Testing
- HIV rapid test
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HIV/AIDS, Violence
Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Improving HIV Treatment Outcomes in South Africa
This study will evaluate the impact of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA), an evidence-based intervention comprised of cognitive-behavioral therapy elements, at improving HIV treatment outcomes among women with HIV who…
- Trial name
- CETA (NCT04242992)
- Testing
- CETA, Short Message Service (SMS) text reminders
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 399 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pneumococcal Carriage
Mass Campaigns With Fractional Dose Pneumococcal Vaccines in Sub-Saharan Africa (fPCV)
The aim of this study is to assess the impact of a mass campaign with a single, fractional dose of Pneumosil®, a PCV10, on VT carriage.
- Trial name
- fPCV (NCT05175014)
- Testing
- PCV10 full dose, PCV10 fractional dose
- Where
- Niger
- Volunteers
- 44,618 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epicentre
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus
Atorvastatin for HAART Suboptimal Responders
We hypothesise that atorvastatin changes immune activation among HAART-treated adults with suboptimal cluster cell differentiation 4 (CD4) recovery by 25%
- Trial name
- NCT01766076
- Testing
- atorvastatin, Lipitor®
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Malaria, Falciparum
Methylene Blue Against Falciparum Malaria in Burkina Faso
Safety of artesunate-amodiaquine combined with methylene blue or primaquine for falciparum malaria treatment in African children: A randomised controlled trial Elimination has become the goal of malaria programmes in an…
- Trial name
- BlueACTn (NCT02851108)
- Testing
- Methylene Blue, Primaquine
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
HIV Infections
Acceptability, Safety, and Use of Daily Truvada Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adolescents
Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, or FTC/TDF) is a type of antiretroviral (ARV) medicine that is commonly used to treat HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT02213328
- Testing
- Truvada
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)