Status:

UNKNOWN

Adoption of L-PZQ for Schistosomiasis by Endemic Counties - Social Science Research Study

Lead Sponsor:

Technical University of Munich

Collaborating Sponsors:

African Institute for Health and Development

Makerere University

Conditions:

Schistosomiasis in Children

Social Acceptance

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-99 years

Brief Summary

Knowledge, acceptability and perception of paediatric schistosomiasis and its treatment will be explored through a social science-driven mixed-methods approach within three endemic countries: Kenya, U...

Detailed Description

In many African countries, the worm disease schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a serious problem that affects the health of many people. An estimated 50 million pre-school children in sub-Sa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • within the targeted communities
  • all key informant groups as described
  • willing to participate voluntarily and to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • \- refusing to give informed consent, participating not voluntarily or their participation causing psycho-social distress or even harm to themselves or other community members

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

225 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05350462

Start Date

December 1 2021

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

December 1 2023

Active Locations (3)

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Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

2

African Institute for Health and Development

Nairobi, Kenya

3

Makerere University

Kampala, Uganda