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
Active Locations (1)
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Bondo and Kericho District Health Facilities
Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya