Status:
COMPLETED
The Burden of (Neuro)Cysticercosis Among People Living With HIV in Rural Tanzania
Lead Sponsor:
Technical University of Munich
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute
Conditions:
Neurocysticercosis
HIV/AIDS
Eligibility:
All Genders
14+ years
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the burden of neurocysticercosis among people living with HIV to people not infected with HIV.
Detailed Description
People living with HIV and matched HIV negative controls will be tested serologically for cysticercosis, examined neurologically and will undergo CT scanning to determine the prevalence and presentati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who consent to participate in the study and testing.
- Patients of age 14 years and above
- Patient living inside the study catchment area
- HIV-positive patients
- Patient suspected of taeniasis or cysticercosis/neurocysticercosis
Exclusion
- Patients with opportunistic infections.
- Study participants taking anthelminthic drugs PZQ and ALB or have received them within the previous 12 months.
- Pregnant women
- Patients that are seriously ill.
- Patients with epilepsy and other mental disorders that impair thoughts and emotions such as psychosis.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
2584 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03851419
Start Date
April 1 2018
End Date
April 30 2021
Last Update
November 29 2023
Active Locations (1)
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National Institute of Medical Research
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania