Status:
COMPLETED
Using Community-Based Volunteers to Reach Non-Enrolled School Aged Children Through Community-Directed Treatment of Schistosomiasis in School-Aged Children in Rural Northern Ghana
Lead Sponsor:
DBL -Institute for Health Research and Development
Conditions:
Schistosomiasis
Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-15 years
Brief Summary
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminhtiasis occur throughout the developing world and are most prevalent in the poorest communitites. These worms have been linked to several nutritional and int...
Detailed Description
The primary objectives of the study are: To compare coverage rate of community based volunteers and rural school teachers in the distribution of praziquantel and albendazole to scholl-aged children T...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Children between 6 and 15 years of age
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
916 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00463931
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
April 20 2007
Active Locations (1)
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The Navrongo Health Research Centre
Navrongo, Ghana