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Improving risk perception and uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through interactive feedback-based counselling with and without community engagement in young women in Manicaland, East Zimbabwe: study protocol for a pilot randomized trial
BACKGROUND: HIV incidence in adolescent girls and young women remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Progress towards uptake of HIV prevention …
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Effectiveness of upgraded maternity waiting homes and local leader training in improving institutional births among women in the Jimma zone, Ethiopia: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is one of the ten countries in the world that together account for almost 60% of all maternal …
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Can selenium deficiency in Malawi be alleviated through consumption of agro-biofortified maize flour? Study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Micronutrient deficiencies including selenium (Se) are widespread in Malawi and potentially underlie a substantial disease burden, particularly among poorer …
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A double-masked placebo-controlled trial of azithromycin to prevent child mortality in Burkina Faso, West Africa: Community Health with Azithromycin Trial (CHAT) study protocol
BACKGROUND: Biannual, mass azithromycin distribution has previously been shown to reduce all-cause child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Subgroup analysis suggested …
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Strengthening Referral Networks for Management of Hypertension Across the Health System (STRENGTHS) in western Kenya: a study protocol of a cluster randomized trial
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet treatment and control rates for hypertension are very …
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Impact of the Umoyo mother-infant pair model on HIV-positive mothers’ social support, perceived stigma and 12-month retention of their HIV-exposed infants in PMTCT care: evidence from a cluster randomized controlled trial in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Public health systems in resource-constrained settings have a critical role to play in the elimination of HIV transmission but …
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A booklet self-help intervention to reduce depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Botswana: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: The treatment of mental health issues among people living with HIV (PLH) in Botswana is yet to be addressed. …
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Addressing challenges in tuberculosis adherence via performance-based payments for integrated case management: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial in Georgia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is one of the greatest global health concerns and disease management is challenging particularly in low- and middle-income …
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Peek Community Eye Health - mHealth system to increase access and efficiency of eye health services in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Globally, eye care provision is currently insufficient to meet the requirement for eye care services. Lack of access and …
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ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: South Africa is among the seven highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries. Harmful lifestyle behaviours, such as smoking and alcohol, …
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Enrolling study personnel in Ebola vaccine trials: from guidelines to practice in a non-epidemic context
BACKGROUND: Enrolling participants in clinical trials can be challenging, especially with respect to prophylactic vaccine trials. The vaccination of study …
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The effect of visual support strategies on the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and cerebral visual impairment/perceptual visual dysfunction in Nigeria: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Cerebral visual impairment (CVI), including perceptual visual dysfunction (PVD), is common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Inventories of …
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Evaluating the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of treatment of incomplete second-trimester abortion using misoprostol provided by midwives compared with physicians: study protocol for a randomized controlled equivalence trial
BACKGROUND: A large proportion of abortion-related mortality and morbidity occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy. The Uganda Ministry of …
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Scarce quality assurance documentation in major clinical trial registries for approved medicines used in post-marketing clinical trials
BACKGROUND: This research reviewed major Clinical Trial Registries (CTRs) and assessed the availability of fields on quality assurance for approved …
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Efficacy and Feasibility of Pain management and Patient Education for Physical Activity in Intermittent claudication (PrEPAID): protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) improves functional capacity and quality of life and provides secondary prevention benefits in individuals with peripheral …
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Addition of a new three-dimensional adjustable cervical thoracic orthosis to a multi-modal program in the treatment of nonspecific neck pain: study protocol for a randomised pilot trial
BACKGROUND: Nonspecific neck pain (NSNP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems treated by orthopaedic physicians and physiotherapists. Posture …
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Using discrete choice experiments to inform the design of complex interventions
BACKGROUND: Complex health interventions must incorporate user preferences to maximize their potential effectiveness. Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) quantify the strength …
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Comment on the trial protocol “Early versus late BCG vaccination in HIV-1-exposed infants in Uganda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial”
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Diabetic macular oedema and diode subthreshold micropulse laser (DIAMONDS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: In the UK, macular laser is the treatment of choice for people with diabetic macular oedema with central retinal …
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Correction to: AMBIsome Therapy Induction OptimisatioN (AMBITION): High Dose AmBisome for Cryptococcal Meningitis Induction Therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: Study Protocol for a Phase 3 Randomised Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial
Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that one of the author names was listed incorrectly. …