Status:

COMPLETED

Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in HIV-Seropositive Pregnant Women in Zambia

Lead Sponsor:

Center for International Health and Development

Collaborating Sponsors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Conditions:

Placental Malaria Infection

HIV Infections

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Prevention of malaria in pregnancy is critical given the high incidence of malaria in Zambia and its serious impact on both maternal and infant survival. Intermittent presumptive treatment with sulfad...

Detailed Description

Primary Objectives To compare the efficacy of IPT with monthly SP versus a two-dose regimen given once in the second and once in the third trimester in HIV-infected women on the: * Prevalence of pla...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • HIV-positive pregnant women between 16-28 weeks of gestation identified through VCT
  • HIV-negative pregnant women between 16-28 weeks of gestation identified through VCT
  • Residence within the catchment area of the health facility
  • Willing to deliver at the health facility
  • Willing to agree to adhere to the requirements of study participation (including monthly ANC visits and willing to allow all study procedures)
  • Willing to provide written informed consent
  • Aged 18 years and above

Exclusion

  • Severe anemia (Hb \< 6 g/dL)
  • History of allergic reactions to sulfa drugs
  • History of known pregnancy complications (e.g. breech presentation, severe pre-eclampsia, prior caesarian section)
  • History or presence of major illnesses likely to influence pregnancy outcome including diabetes mellitus, severe renal or heart disease, or active tuberculosis, prior to randomization
  • Any significant presenting illness that requires hospitalization
  • Intent to move out of the study catchment area before delivery or deliver at relative's home out of the catchment area
  • Prior enrollment in the study or concurrent enrollment in another study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

October 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

454 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00270530

Start Date

November 1 2002

End Date

October 1 2004

Last Update

January 31 2006

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Tropical Diseases Research Centre

Ndola, Zambia