Clinical trials: in Cameroon
Onchocerciasis, Loiasis
Development of a New Rapid Diagnostic Test to Support Onchocerciasis Elimination
Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is one of the disease targeted for elimination by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the group of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
- Conditions
- Onchocerciasis, Loiasis, Mansonelliasis, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- Obi1 (NCT06350851)
- Testing
- Biological samples collection (blood drawing + feces)
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 1,128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bioaster
Trauma/Injury Problem
Pre and Post-Implementation of Injury/Trauma First Aid Training Among Early Secondary School Students in Fako, Cameroon
To save lives, alleviate pain, and prevent injuries from worsening before medical assistance can be summoned, first aid is essential. These fundamental skills are accessible to everyone, including young people.
- Trial name
- NCT07110077
- Testing
- Young First Aiders Traing of Early Secondry School children
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Buea
Cervical Cancer
A Novel Smart Speculum Versus a Standard Speculum for Easy Visualisation of the Cervix and Performing Remote Cervical Cancer Screening
Objective: The main objective of this study is to verify the level of comfort for patients and the degree of cervical visibility for health providers using a novel smart speculum compared to the standard speculum.
- Trial name
- NCT06359431
- Testing
- Novel Smart Speculum, Standard speculum
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GICMED
HIV/AIDS
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Who Received Etravirine and/or Darunavir
The objectives of this data collection activity are to: 1. Describe the baseline demographics, clinical and laboratory profile of patients who ever received darunavir (DRV) and/or etravirine (ETR), at the time of initiation on…
- Trial name
- NewHorizon (NCT04194021)
- Where
- 5 sites in Cameroon, Eswatini and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Anemia, Malaria
Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) in Cameroon
The Plus Project will assess the impact, operational feasibility, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of PMC. Specifically, the impact evaluation will involve monitoring a passive cohort of all children in the study…
- Trial name
- NCT05889052
- Testing
- Sulfadoxine pyrimethamine
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 2,138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Child Malnutrition
Growth and Nutritional Impact of Small Fish Powder Supplementation in Infants
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of supplementing the diets of infants aged 6-7 months with small fish powder on growth outcomes in the Garoua 1st Health District, Northern Cameroon.
- Trial name
- NCT07794085
- Testing
- Small Fish Powder, Millet Flour
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Food and Nutrition Research, Yaounde
Cervical Cancers
Use Misoprostol to Optimize Prevention of Cervical Cancer
This is a double-blind randomized controlled trial of 420 non-pregnant women undergoing cancer screening by visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) who have Type 3 transformation zone (TZ) and randomized to receive either…
- Trial name
- MISOPCx (NCT06669533)
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cervical Cancer Screening
Community Co-produced Action for Improved Access to Cervical Cancer Screening in Cameroon
Background - The burden of cervical cancer is unequally distributed globally, with over 90% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), mainly due to insufficient uptake of preventive measures such as…
- Trial name
- Act4CC (NCT06640075)
- Testing
- Community co-produced action, Standard screening strategy
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Patrick Petignat
Road Traffic Injury Prevention, Motorcycle Safety, Personal Protective Equipment Use, Visibility Materials, Injury Prevention Education, Health Behavior Change
The Effectiveness of Health Education Intervention in Enhancing Personal Protective Equipment Use
This study is testing whether a health education program can help commercial motorcycle riders and passengers in the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts of Cameroon improve their use of safety equipment.
- Trial name
- NCT07087444
- Testing
- Health education intervention to improve knowledge and uptake of personal protective equipment and visibility materials among commercial motorcycle riders and passengers
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 967 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Buea
Surgical Site Infections, Infections
Evaluation of a Ventilation-filtration System for Operating Rooms at the Protestant Hospital of Mbouo (VENTI-MBOUO)
This research project is evaluating an air filtration system that is supposed to be adapted to the context, highly efficient and affordable.
- Trial name
- VENTI-MBOUO (NCT07034573)
- Testing
- context adapted air filtration system for operating theatre
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christian Doll
Human Papillomavirus Infection, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 (CIN2)
Digital Telecytology for Triage of HPV-Positive Women in Cameroon
This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy and feasibility of a same-day cervical cancer screening strategy using HPV self-sampling followed by digital telecytology triage among HPV-positive women in Cameroon.
- Conditions
- Human Papillomavirus Infection, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 (CIN2), Cervical Cancer Screening Methods
- Trial name
- NCT07550010
- Testing
- HPV testing (self-sampling), Digital telecytology, AI-assisted telecytology
- Where
- 2 sites in Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Effects of Menstrual Products on the Vaginal Microbiome
Improving Menstrual and VAginal Health for All
A three-period crossover trial will study the effects of short-term use of 3 menstrual products (menstrual pad, tampon, menstrual cup) on the bacterial composition of the vaginal microbiome in three countries (Peru, Cameroon, and…
- Trial name
- IMVAHA (NCT06646185)
- Testing
- Menstrual Pads, Menstrual Cups, Tampons
- Where
- 3 sites in Cameroon, Peru and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Cervical Cancer Screening, HPV Infections
Cervical Cancer Screening of Postmenopausal Women in Low- and Middle-income Countries Using HPV Self-sampling and Triage by Genotyping and Cytology
Cervical cancer remains a major cause of mortality in low- and middle-income countries, especially among women aged 50 years and older who are often under-screened.
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer Screening, HPV Infections, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT07244315
- Testing
- Vaginal specimens for HPV test will be collected by participants themselves using flocked swabs after explanations by co-investigators.
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Cardiac Disease, Metabolic Disease
Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors in Cameroon
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) are a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon. Studies have shown a significant increase in the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in recent years.
- Trial name
- URBACAM-D (NCT06957548)
- Testing
- Cardiometabolic disease
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Simian Foamy Virus Infection (Disorder)
Simian Foamy Virus Transmission to Humans
About three quarters of the viral agents that have emerged recently in humans are considered to originate from other animals. These viruses have often evolved and spread into the human population through various mechanisms after…
- Trial name
- NCT03225794
- Testing
- Simian foamy virus Infection
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Pasteur
Malaria, Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Malaria in Cameroon
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes are increasing in countries where malaria transmission is common. This study aims to investigate the relationship between NCDs and parasitic infections in Cameroon.
- Conditions
- Malaria, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Endemic
- Trial name
- NCT06278181
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 406 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Contraception, Contraception Behavior
A Randomized-Controlled Trial to Increase the Uptake of LARCs in Cameroon
Cameroon exhibits a high and non-decreasing level of maternal mortality (roughly 600 per 100,000 live births), partially related to its relatively high total fertility rate (roughly 4.6).
- Conditions
- Contraception, Contraception Behavior, Contraceptive Usage, Contraceptive Method Switching
- Trial name
- HGOPY (NCT03733678)
- Testing
- Price discounts for SARCs, Price discounts for LARCs, Sequential vs. simultaneous recommendations
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- World Bank
Onchocerciasis, Loiasis
Evaluation of the Diagnosis Performances of DEC LTS-2 Skin Patch for Onchocerciasis in Central Africa
This study aims at evaluating the diagnosis performances of the LTS-2 DEC patch for onchocerciasis compared to the gold standard which are the skin snips.
- Conditions
- Onchocerciasis, Loiasis, Diagnoses Disease, Neglected Diseases
- Trial name
- EOLoa (NCT04035174)
- Testing
- LTS-2 DEC patch, Skin snips
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Research on Filariasis and Other Tropical Diseases, Cameroon
Malaria
Parasite Clearance and Protection From Infection (PCPI) in Cameroon
The Cameroon PCPI study will measure the effect of the parasite genotypes associated with SP resistance on parasite clearance and protection from infection when exposed to SP.
- Trial name
- NCT06173206
- Testing
- SP (Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd), SPAQ (Guilin Pharmaceuticals), AS (Guilin Pharmaceuticals)
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 902 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Onchocerciasis, Ocular, Loiasis
Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Moxidectin 2 mg Ivermectin-controlled in Loa Loa Microfilaremic Patients
This study aims at evaluating the safety and efficacy of Moxidectin 2 mg in patients with low intensities of microfilariae of Loa loa.
- Trial name
- EOLoa (NCT04049851)
- Testing
- Moxidectin 2 MG Oral Tablet, Ivermectin 3Mg Tab
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Research on Filariasis and Other Tropical Diseases, Cameroon