Clinical trials: in Botswana
HIV Infections, Contraception
Pharmacokinetic Study of Long-acting Antiretrovirals and Contraceptives in HIV
This study is being done to understand how long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and hormonal contraceptive methods affect each other when used at the same time.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Contraception, Drug-drug Interaction, PrEP
- Trial name
- PHARAOH (NCT07516548)
- Testing
- Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA), No PrEP
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
HIV Infections, Contraception
DYnamic decisioN Support for IntegrAting PrEP in Clinics for Young People in Alabama and Botswana
This study evaluates strategies to improve access to HIV prevention through the integration of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) into existing healthcare settings, rather than limiting delivery to specialty clinics.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Contraception, PrEP
- Trial name
- DYNAMIC PrEP (NCT07597824)
- Testing
- Observational cohort (PrEP use in real-world settings)
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Pregnancy Related
Increasing Access to Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation - A Pilot Intervention at up to 15 Clinics in Botswana
The purpose of this study is to pilot a clinic-level supplementation intervention at up to 15 antenatal clinics throughout Botswana.
- Trial name
- NCT05703373
- Testing
- Multiple Micronutrient Supplement
- Where
- 13 sites in Botswana
- Volunteers
- 1,210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
RSV
Stakeholder-Informed RSV Prevention Economic Model in Botswana
The goal of this mixed methods study is to engage stakeholders to develop a health economic model to estimate the costs, health benefits, and value of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention strategies.
- Trial name
- NCT07756528
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
HIV Infections
Long-term Follow-up of Long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB LA) for PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) in Participants at Risk of Acquiring HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
The purpose of this study is long-term evaluation of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB LA) for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in eligible participants who have completed DAIDS (Division of AIDS) sponsored studies HPTN…
- Trial name
- PALISADE (NCT06134362)
- Testing
- CAB LA
- Where
- 33 sites in Argentina, Botswana and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 2,996 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Restrictive Pulmonary Disease
Lung Health and the Microbiome Among Adults in Botswana: the Go-hema Cohort
Chronic respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are responsible for millions of deaths each year, the majority of which occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Trial name
- NCT07699614
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Antenatal Health, Antenatal Care
Healthy Expectancy Through Routine Antenatal STI Screening
This study will evaluate whether routine screening and treatment for two common sexually transmitted infections, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, during pregnancy can reduce preterm birth and other poor birth outcomes in Botswana, and…
- Conditions
- Antenatal Health, Antenatal Care, STI, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- HERA (NCT07458802)
- Testing
- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adriane Wynn
PrEP Adherence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
STI Testing to Enhance PrEP Use in Pregnancy
The investigators are conducting a study in Botswana to see if offering STI testing along with expanded HIV prevention options (PrEP) helps more pregnant women start and continue using PrEP during and after pregnancy.
- Conditions
- PrEP Adherence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Pregnancy
- Trial name
- STEP-UP (NCT06919614)
- Testing
- Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis testing
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
Cervical Cancer, Prevention
Primary HPV-based Cervical Cancer Screening Algorithms in Botswana
Primary high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has become first line screening for cervical cancer in high-income countries.
- Trial name
- NCT04242823
- Testing
- 8-type HPV genotype restriction
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Smoking Cessation, Hiv
Botswana Smoking and Abstinence Reinforcement Trial
Many people living with HIV in southern Africa, specifically Botswana use tobacco products. Using tobacco makes some of the effects of HIV worse and even causes excess deaths.
- Trial name
- BSMART (NCT05694637)
- Testing
- Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) intervention consisting of the 5As, (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange), Varenicline
- Where
- 15 sites in Botswana
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Neoplasms, Hiv
A Multilevel Intervention to Improve Timely Cancer Detection and Treatment Initiation
This study evaluates whether the Potlako+ intervention of community education, clinical provider support, and patient navigation can improve access to cancer case for patients presenting with symptoms of cancer.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Hiv, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- Potlako+ (NCT04141449)
- Testing
- Potlako intervention, Enhanced care
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 874 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Breast Cancer Female
Factors Influencing Tamoxifen Adherence in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Tamoxifen in Botswana.
Botswana is an ideal location to investigate tamoxifen adherence for numerous reasons. First, in contrast to many other countries in SSA, tamoxifen is affordable and widely available to women with ER+ breast cancer in Botswana.
- Trial name
- TAM (NCT06660030)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
HIV Infections
Pharmacokinetic Study of Antiretroviral Drugs and Related Drugs During and After Pregnancy
IMPAACT P1026s is a Phase IV prospective clinical study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PKs) of antiretroviral (ARV) and tuberculosis (TB) medications in pregnant women and their infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00042289
- Testing
- atazanavir/cobicistat, darunavir/ritonavir dosage #1, darunavir/ritonavir dosage #2
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,578 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Longitudinal FolloW-up of Antimicrobial Resistance From Perinatal Acquisition (LWAPA): A SHARE Study ASSESSING AND PREVENTING Antimicrobial Resistance in the Perinatal Period
In 2022, in collaboration between the Botswana Ministry of Health (MOH), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control \& Prevention, and the Botswana-UPenn Partnership (BUP), a program was launched called, "Surveillance of…
- Trial name
- LWAPA (NCT06617260)
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
HIV Infections
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir Compared to Daily Oral TDF/FTC for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV-Uninfected Women
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the long-acting injectable agent cabotegravir (CAB LA) compared to daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in…
- Trial name
- NCT03164564
- Testing
- Oral CAB, Oral TDF/FTC, CAB LA
- Where
- 20 sites in Botswana, Eswatini and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 3,224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Infection
Development and Evaluation of a ChlorHexidine Gluconate bAthing pRotocol for Healthcare Settings in Low- and Middle-income Countries
The overall goal of the ChlorHexidine gluconate (CHG) bAthing pRotocol for healthcare settings in low- and Middle-income countries (CHARM) study is to explore the safety, efficacy and feasibility of utilizing a locally prepared…
- Trial name
- CHARM (NCT06590675)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Tuberculosis, MDR
Protecting Households On Exposure to Newly Diagnosed Index Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of 26 weeks of delamanid (DLM) versus 26 weeks of isoniazid (INH) for preventing confirmed or probable active tuberculosis (TB) during 96 weeks of follow-up among…
- Trial name
- PHOENIx MDR-TB (NCT03568383)
- Testing
- Delamanid (DLM), Isoniazid (INH), Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
- Where
- 31 sites in Botswana, Brazil and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 5,832 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Neonatal Infection
Antenatal Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Testing to Prevent Adverse Neonatal Consequences
To assess the effectiveness of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) testing and treatment during pregnancy to reduce adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes compared to the standard of care (treatment based on…
- Conditions
- Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Neonatal Infection, Preterm Birth, Gonorrhea
- Trial name
- NCT04955717
- Testing
- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae screening using the GeneXpert
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Botswana
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Jaundice, Neonatal
Evaluation of Bilirubin Measurements in Newborns From Smartphone Digital Images in a Population in Botswana
The general objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of a novel smartphone application for jaundice screening (Picterus Jaundice Pro) in a population with high melanin content in the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT06372093
- Testing
- Picterus Jaundice Pro
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Picterus AS
Dietary Habits, Nutrition Knowledge
The Impact of a Health Video Game on User-Game Engagement and Dietary Choices
Pediatric obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. It is a serious problem that is expected to create lifelong health challenges and potentially overwhelm the ability of healthcare…
- Trial name
- NCT04156919
- Testing
- fooya!™, WordSearch
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oteng Ntsweng