Status:
COMPLETED
Influence of Transmission Season on Outcome of Treatment of Schistosoma Haematobium Infection in Mozambique
Lead Sponsor:
DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development
Collaborating Sponsors:
Durban University of Technology
Conditions:
Hematuria
Hydronephrosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To assess the influence of seasonal variations in Schistosoma haematobium transmission on treatment outcome (morbidity and re-infection)
Detailed Description
General objective To provide knowledge about the influence of transmission season (high and low) on the outcome of treatment assessed by cure rate, re-infection rate, regression and reappearance of ur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- children aged 8-12 years
Exclusion
- All children presenting with macro-haematuria or severe pathology detected by ultrasonography (large masses, pseudo-polyps or hydronephrosis/hydroureter) at the 6 months follow-up examination will be treated with praziquantel and excluded in the data analysis.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
520 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00231322
Start Date
March 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
April 20 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Matola
Maputo, Maputo Province, Mozambique