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Clinical trials and research at University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 clinical trials run by University of Witwatersrand, South Africa that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in South Africa (3), Ghana (1), Kenya (1)). By phase: Phase 3 (1), Phase 4 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 4Countries
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Optimising Antibiotic Use for Paediatric LRTIs in Africa | — | Johannesburg, Gauteng | Recruiting | Sep 25, 2026 |
| RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy: See if it Protects Babies After Birth Compared with Placebo | Phase 3 | Kintampo, Bono East and 10 other locations | Recruiting | May 2, 2025 |
| Post-Injectable Cabotegravir PrEP to ART Transition: See if a TLD regimen works for people starting HIV treatment after prior Cabotegravir-Long-acting PrEP | Phase 4 | Johannesburg, Gauteng and 2 other locations | Recruiting | Jul 3, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Optimising Antibiotic Use for Paediatric LRTIs in Africa
This study tests whether using point-of-care CRP tests together with the PREPARE score can safely reduce antibiotic use in infants aged 2–24 months with lower respiratory infections in a Johannesburg hospital.
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RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy: See if it Protects Babies After Birth Compared with Placebo
This trial tests whether giving an approved RSV vaccine to pregnant people protects their newborns from RSV-related lower respiratory infections, compared with a placebo.
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Post-Injectable Cabotegravir PrEP to ART Transition: See if a TLD regimen works for people starting HIV treatment after prior Cabotegravir-Long-acting PrEP
This study tests if a standard TLD regimen can effectively control HIV in people who recently used Cabotegravir-Long-acting PrEP and are starting first-line ART.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Witwatersrand, South Africa are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in South Africa (3 trials), Ghana (1 trial), Kenya (1 trial), The Gambia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1, Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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