Status:

COMPLETED

Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine and Atopy

Lead Sponsor:

Bandim Health Project

Collaborating Sponsors:

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Conditions:

Asthma

Eczema

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-9 years

Brief Summary

The prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases is increasing worldwide. Infections and vaccinations in childhood may have an impact on the subsequent development of asthma and allergy. In Guinea-Bissa...

Detailed Description

Background: Prevalence of asthma and allergy is increasing worldwide, and the cause is unclear. Previous work by the Bandim Health Project and others has identified that infections and routine childho...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Previous enrolment in NCT00146302
  • Living within Bandim Health Project study area

Exclusion

  • Children with known history of anaphylaxis
  • Children with skin infections or severe skin conditions for who SPT could not be reliably performed
  • Children currently taking anti-histamine medication

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2011

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

487 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01420705

Start Date

October 1 2011

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

December 29 2011

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Bandim Health Project

Bandim, Guinea-Bissau