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

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Matola

Maputo, Maputo Province, Mozambique