Status:
COMPLETED
Improved Clinical and Microscopy Diagnosis at Primary Health Care in Tanzania
Lead Sponsor:
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Collaborating Sponsors:
Karolinska Institutet
Conditions:
Malaria
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-59 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
General objective: To improve the quality of fever case management in children in government health facilities in Tanzania Hypothesis:The training of health workers, as well as provision, training and...
Detailed Description
PHC facilities were eligible for the study if they were rural government owned; accessible by road during rainy season; and within 3 hours by car from Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- below five years of age
- fever (temperature≥37.5◦C) and/or reported history of fever in last 2 days
- able to return to the facility on day 7 after treatment or any other day if symptoms were to worsen or recur
- the mother/guardian or caretaker consented to participate
Exclusion
- a) N/A
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
3131 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00687895
Start Date
July 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2004
Last Update
June 2 2008
Active Locations (1)
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dispensaries/health centers in Kibaha and Bagamoyo
Coast, Coast Region, Tanzania