Ototoxicity of Artemether / Lumefantrine (Coartem) and Other Antimalarials

March 22, 2007 updated by: Jimma University
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the potential side-effects of artemether / lumefantrine and other antimalarials on the auditory function.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Artemisinin based combination therapies (ACT) currently are the most promising treatment options for uncomplicated falciparum malaria. There have been controversial reports about possible ototoxicity of artemether / lumefantrine (Coartem®) from retrospective studies. In this investigation treatment of uncomplicated malaria with artemether / lumefantrine, quinine, where side-effects on hearing are known, or atovaquone / proguanil, where no such effects have been reported, are compared. Auditoy function is examined (Auditory Brainstem Response, Pure-tone Audiometry, Otoacustic Emissions) before treatment, after 7, 28, and, for determination of irreversibility, after 90 days.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Ethiopia
      • Jimma, Ethiopia
        • Jimma University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged above 5 years
  • Uncomplicated falciparum malaria
  • Axillary Temperature ≥37,5°C or history of fever within the previous 24 hours
  • Ability to tolerate oral therapy
  • Informed consent by the patient or by parent/guardian for children
  • Residence in study area

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known or suspected hearing deficits
  • Adequate anti-malarial treatment within the previous 7 days
  • Mixed infection
  • Danger signs and signs of severe malaria as defined by the WHO
  • Presence of severe underlying disease (cardiac, renal, hepatic diseases, malnutrition, known HIV infection)
  • Concomitant disease masking assessment of response
  • History of allergy or intolerance against study medications
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Jimma University

Collaborators

Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Nebreed Fesseaha, MD, Dean, Facuty of Medical Sciences Jimma University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 7, 2022

Primary Completion

December 7, 2022

Study Completion

December 7, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 21, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 22, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 23, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 23, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 22, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AITM0107

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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