Clinical trials: in Ethiopia
Perinatal Depression, Social Support
Midwife-led Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Perinatal Depression. Multisite RCT
Perinatal depression(PND), or depression during pregnancy and within one year following childbirth, is the most burdensome maternal mental illness. Women in low-income countries like Ethiopia have suffered from the disease.
- Conditions
- Perinatal Depression, Social Support, Perceived Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07800299
- Testing
- Midwife-led Cognitive Behaviroal Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Malaria Fever
Non-invasive Malaria Diagnostic Data Collection in Ethiopia
This project supports the development of a non-invasive diagnostic tool for malaria, focusing on validating the link between VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and malaria infection using thermodynamic sensors.
- Trial name
- NCT07456969
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland
HIV-1-infection, Antiretroviral Therapy
HIV Transmission in the Era of Scaling up Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopia
The goal of this observational study is to understand patterns of HIV transmission in a high-prevalence area in Ethiopia, and to compare viral genetic information in people with HIV who are newly diagnosed and have not been…
- Trial name
- THESA (NCT05652400)
- Testing
- Exposure to antiretroviral therapy
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,200 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Pregnancy Related, Tuberculosis Infection
Effects of Tuberculosis Infection on Development and Function of the Placenta
The goal of this observational study is to understand how tuberculosis (TB) infection impacts the function and development of the placenta, and whether TB infection can contribute to pregnancy-related disorders through effects on…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Tuberculosis Infection, Placenta Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06352970
- Testing
- TB infection
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Upper Respiratory Infection, Lower Resp Tract Infection
Holistic Approach Supporting the Uptake of Innovative Diagnostic Technologies for Respiratory Infections
This observational diagnostic validation study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of novel lateral flow and microfluidic-based technologies for the detection of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in children and…
- Trial name
- HOLICARE (NCT07651865)
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia, Senegal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,765 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Breast Cancer
System-integrated Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Breast Cancer Screening
To assess the feasibility, safety, and clinical performance of community-based breast cancer screening incorporating clinical breast exam and short-termed trained examiners performing AI-supported breast POCUS for triage in…
- Trial name
- SPRING (NCT07462351)
- Testing
- AI
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 4,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Malnutrition, Malnutrition, Child
Double Duty Interventions and Its Impact on Double Burden of Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years
Background: Double burden of malnutrition is an emerging public health problem among children under-five years due to the inevitable consequences of nutritional transition.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Malnutrition, Child, Obesity, Undernutrition
- Trial name
- DBM (NCT05791305)
- Testing
- double duty intervention packages
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 456 people
- Sponsor
- Debre Berhan University
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous, Leishmaniasis
Ex Vivo Immunogenicity Screening of Vaccine Candidate Antigen Combinations in Ethiopian Patients With Leishmaniasis
This study assesses the immunoprevalence (presence of the induced T-cell response across different patients (and thus HLA types) of six prioritized IPX-derived Leishmania antigens, using Good Laboratory Practice-grade soluble…
- Conditions
- Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous, Leishmaniasis, Leishmaniasis, Visceral, Immunogenicity
- Trial name
- LEISHVAC (NCT07783243)
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Effectiveness of Fortification With Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Among Teenage Girls
Folic acid and vitamin B12 play an interdependent role in key cellular processes, namely deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis, cell division, red blood cell formation, and nervous system myelination.
- Conditions
- Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Anemia, Megaloblastic, Cognitive Development
- Trial name
- NCT06100146
- Testing
- Folic acid and vitamin B12 fortified flour, Unfortified cereal flour
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 472 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Gestational Weight Gain
BEP Targeting Strategies in Ethiopia
The goal of this randomized effectiveness study is to evaluate the different targeting strategies for the delivery of balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements among pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Conditions
- Small for Gestational Age at Delivery, Gestational Weight Gain, Stillbirth, Preterm Birth
- Trial name
- BEP (NCT06125860)
- Testing
- Targeted BEP based on baseline nutritional status, Targeted BEP based on baseline nutritional status and monthly GWG monitoring, Universal BEP
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 7,851 people
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Malaria Vivax
Efficacy of Chloroquine-Primaquine Treatment for Uncomplicated Plasmodium Vivax Malaria
The study was designed to evaluate the current efficacy of this combination therapy against P. vivax, given the possibility of misuse or inadequate adherence to the regimen due to its lengthy treatment duration, in one of a…
- Trial name
- CQ-PQ (NCT07753967)
- Testing
- CQ-PQ
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Jimma University
Contraception, Side Effects
Trial of the "Mittin" Intervention to Improve Contraceptive Side Effect Counseling and Follow-up in Ethiopia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the "Mittin" intervention can improve women's ability to manage their fertility in line with their preferences among women aged 15-49 using hormonal contraceptives or intrauterine…
- Trial name
- NCT07301281
- Testing
- Mittin
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,715 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Effectiveness of Screening and Brief-Intervention, Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Screening and Brief-Intervention of Post-war Alcohol Consumption in Public Hospital Outpatients
Background: High prevalence of alcohol-consumption among conflict-affected population has been reported in some low-and-middle income countries.
- Trial name
- NCT06918106
- Testing
- Simple advice, Brief-counseling and brochure
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Aksum University
Cardiometabolic Diseases
Nutrition Counselling for Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity
Background: Cardiometabolic multimorbidity is rising globally and in Ethiopia, yet many patients still receive little or no structured dietary education in chronic care settings.
- Trial name
- NCT07712900
- Testing
- COM-B Model-Based Nutrition Counselling
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 308 people
- Sponsor
- Bahir Dar University
to Assess Effect of Peer-led Education
Effect of Peer-led Educational Intervention on Treatment Outcomes Among Adults With Drug-susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis in South Omo and Ari Zone, Southern Ethiopia
The study might come up with valuable findings to address poor treatment outcome, poor quality of life, disability score and depressive symptoms. The findings may also be decreased health professional workload.
- Trial name
- DS-PTB (NCT07387601)
- Testing
- peer-led education
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Bahirdar University
Athletic Injuries
Machine Learning-Guided Training for Elite Athletes (MLGT)
Plaintext The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a personalized training protocol driven by machine learning can successfully reduce time-loss sports injuries and enhance athletic performance in elite athletes.
- Trial name
- MLGT (NCT07683091)
- Testing
- Adaptive Machine Learning Workload Optimization
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Debre Berhan University
Cervical Carcinoma, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Leveraging Project ECHO for Improved Cervical Cancer Screening in Ethiopia
Project TICHILALECH ("she can" in Amharic), a five-year, implementation science study, is focused on improving cervical cancer screening, triage, and treatment and integration with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care at five…
- Trial name
- NCT07678047
- Testing
- TICHILALECH ECHO
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness
The Effects Of Prenatal Health Education On Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women
Study setting: The study will be conducted from May 1 to November 2026 in the West Shewa Zone. Objectives: To measure the effect of health education on birth preparedness and complication readiness practice among pregnant women…
- Trial name
- NCT07666945
- Testing
- health education intervention on birth preparedness and complication readiness
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 576 people
- Sponsor
- Bule Hora University
Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
Nutrition and Inflammation in Pregnancy: Impacts on Early Human Brain Development in Ethiopia
The goal of this observational child follow-up study is to examine the effects of prenatal nutrition and infection management interventions on long-term child neurodevelopment.
- Trial name
- NCT06296238
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 463 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Snake Envenomation
Polyvalent Antivenom (Premium-PANAF) for Snakebite Envenoming in Ethiopia
Snakebite Envenomation is recognised as a Neglected Tropical Diseases with high lethality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The current syndromic treatment approach is also fraught by supply pipeline constraints and need for cold-chain…
- Trial name
- NCT07659002
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands