Status:
COMPLETED
Iron Supplementation in Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminths Control Programmes in Zambia
Lead Sponsor:
DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development
Conditions:
Schistosomiasis
Helminthiases
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-15 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objectives of this study is: * to establish the coverage rate of weekly iron supplementation in children in intervention schools over a period of nine months * document any side effects of weeekl...
Detailed Description
Iron deficiency anaemia is a common denominator for both schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths. Iron deficiency appears to affect the immune response against schistosomes and intestinal helmi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all schoolchildren, in grade 2 and 3, at four selected schools -
Exclusion
- \-
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
480 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00276224
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2006
Last Update
October 31 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Kenani and Chandwe School
Kenani, Nchelenge district, Zambia