Status:

COMPLETED

Use of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Case Management in Kenya

Lead Sponsor:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collaborating Sponsors:

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Division of Malaria Control

Conditions:

Malaria

Eligibility:

All Genders

5+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in the context of a newly implemented malaria case management guidelines using artemisinin-based combination the...

Detailed Description

Malaria causes an estimated 300-500 million infections and over 1 million deaths per year, predominantly in children \<5 years old in sub-Saharan Africa. In most parts of malaria endemic sub-Saharan A...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • All ill persons \>5 years old attending health facilities in Bondo and Kericho Districts, Kenya

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    September 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    3600 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00336388

    Start Date

    July 1 2006

    End Date

    September 1 2006

    Last Update

    March 9 2010

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    Bondo and Kericho District Health Facilities

    Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya