Status:
COMPLETED
Epidemiology and Control of Mansonella Perstans Infection in Uganda
Lead Sponsor:
DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ministry of Health, Uganda
Conditions:
Mansonelliasis
Pruritus
Eligibility:
All Genders
5+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Mansonella perstans (M. perstans) infection is widespread in Uganda. Knowledge about the epidemiology of this infection, and of the morbidity it induces is poor, and no effective treatment is availabl...
Detailed Description
Overall objective: to investigate diagnostic, epidemiological and treatment aspects of M. perstans in Uganda with relevance to control Specific objectives: 1. To establish the pattern of diurnal per...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals \>= 5 years with or without M. perstans infection
Exclusion
- Individuals \< 5 years
- Pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
1000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00215280
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2006
Last Update
April 20 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Luwero
Luwero and Mukono, Luwero and Mukono Districts, Uganda