Status:
COMPLETED
A Trial of 2 'Point of Care' Diagnostic Methods to Improve Detection and Treatment of Anaemia in African Children
Lead Sponsor:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Conditions:
Anaemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A high proportion of children under the age of 5 years and pregnant women in Tanzania is anaemic, particularly in areas of high malaria transmission. The symptoms of anaemia are often non-specific or ...
Detailed Description
Study justification In spite a number of studies describing the sensitivity and specificity of various simple tests for diagnosing anaemia(19-21) there are no studies that have evaluated the effective...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Age under 5 years
- Pregnancy
- Suspected anaemia
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
450 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00439595
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
May 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Handeni District Health Facilities
Tanga, Tanga, Tanzania