Status:

COMPLETED

Epidemiology and Control of Mansonella Perstans Infection in Uganda

Lead Sponsor:

DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ministry of Health, Uganda

Conditions:

Mansonelliasis

Pruritus

Eligibility:

All Genders

5+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Mansonella perstans (M. perstans) infection is widespread in Uganda. Knowledge about the epidemiology of this infection, and of the morbidity it induces is poor, and no effective treatment is availabl...

Detailed Description

Overall objective: to investigate diagnostic, epidemiological and treatment aspects of M. perstans in Uganda with relevance to control Specific objectives: 1. To establish the pattern of diurnal per...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Individuals \>= 5 years with or without M. perstans infection

Exclusion

  • Individuals \< 5 years
  • Pregnant women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

February 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

1000 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00215280

Start Date

November 1 2005

End Date

February 1 2006

Last Update

April 20 2007

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Luwero

Luwero and Mukono, Luwero and Mukono Districts, Uganda