Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Moxidectin for LF, Cote d'Ivoire (DOLF)

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

Case Western Reserve University

Regional Hospital of Agboville, Southern Cote d'Ivoire

Conditions:

Lymphatic Filariasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether moxidectin (Mox) will be more effective than ivermectin (IVM) when used in single-dose combination therapies for lymphatic filariasis (LF).

Detailed Description

This study will test the hypothesis that Moxidectin combination therapies are superior to ivermectin combination therapies for achieving sustained clearance of W. bancrofti microfilaremia. This trial...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • Male or female, aged 18-70 years
  • In good general health as evidenced by medical history
  • Peripheral night blood W. bancrofti Mf levels ≥40 Mf/mL
  • No history of taking antifilarial medications in past 12 months
  • Resident of the study area with no plans to change residence in the next 36 months
  • For women of childbearing potential, willing to use appropriate method of contraception for one month following each treatment

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy or currently breastfeeding
  • Known allergic reactions to any of the study medications
  • Evidence of severe or systemic comorbidities (aside from features of filarial disease), as judged by the principal investigator
  • Baseline biochemical abnormalities, as indicated by AST, ALT, or creatinine \> 2 times the upper limit of normal
  • Evidence of urinary tract infection as indicated by 3+ nitrites on dipstick (individuals with 1+ or 2+ nitrites will not be excluded) or underlying chronic kidney disease as indicated by 3+ protein or 3+ blood on urine dipstick exam
  • Hgb \< 7 gm/dL (any such individuals will be referred to the local health center for evaluation and treatment)
  • Positive skin snip for onchocerciasis

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 20 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

164 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04410406

Start Date

August 20 2020

End Date

September 1 2024

Last Update

October 27 2023

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Regional Hospital of Agboville, Southern Cote d'Ivoire

Agboville, Côte d’Ivoire