Efficacy of Artesunate + Amodiaquine Four Years After Its Introduction in Zanzibar

May 16, 2008 updated by: Karolinska University Hospital

Efficacy of Artesunate + Amodiaquine Four Years After Its Introduction as New Treatment Policy for Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria in Zanzibar

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of artesuante + amodiaquine four years after its introduction as first line treatment for uncomplicated childhood malaria in Zanzibar. The hypothesis is that the treatment has a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)adjusted parasitological cure rate of at least 85% 42 days after treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Suspended

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

110

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

  • Tanzania
    • North A District, Zanzibar
      • Kivunge, North A District, Zanzibar, Tanzania
        • Kivunge Cottage 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

6 months to 4 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age below 60 months
  • Weight ≥5kg
  • No general danger signs or severe malaria present (see 4.4.2.1 & 4.4.2.2)
  • History of fever within 24 hours OR axillary temperature ≥ 37.5Cº
  • No other cause of fever is detectable
  • No severe malnutrition
  • Presence of P. falciparum asexual parasite density between 2000- 200,000/ul
  • Guardian/Patient has understood the procedures of the study and is willing to participate
  • Patient able to come for stipulated follow up visits and has easy access to the Study Site

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not able to drink or breastfeed
  • Persistent Vomiting
  • Recent history of convulsions
  • Lethargic or unconscious
  • Unable to sit or stand (as appropriate for age)
  • History of allergy to test drugs
  • History of intake of any drugs other than paracetamol and aspirin within 3 days

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: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
PCR adjusted parasitological cure rate by day 42.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Karolinska University Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Anders Björkman, Professor, Karolinska UH
  • Principal Investigator: Guida Rotlland, MD, MPH, Karolinska UH

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 23, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 23, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 24, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 20, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 16, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACOIII

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