Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Impact of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Schools on Malaria, Anaemia and Education.
Lead Sponsor:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Nairobi
Conditions:
Malaria, Falciparum
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study seeks to establish whether intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) can reduce malaria among school-going children and its consequent impact on school performance.
Detailed Description
Although the risk of malaria is greatest in early childhood, significant numbers of schoolchildren remain at risk from malaria-specific morbidity and mortality. Each year between 20-50% of schoolchild...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Enrolled in primary school, and attending regularly
- Enrolled in nursery or classes 1-7
- Informed consent from parent or guardian
Exclusion
- Enrolled in primary class 8
- Haemoglobin level below 70g/L at baseline
- History of reaction to sulfa drugs (e.g. fansidar, septrin)
- History of severe skin reaction to any drug
- Withdrawal criteria:
- Withdrawal of parental consent
- Haemoglobin level falling below 70g/L
- Severe adverse reaction to treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
6758 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00142246
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2006
Last Update
January 26 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Primary schools within Bondo district / Bondo District Hospital
Bondo, Bondo District, Kenya