A Retrospective Epidemiological Study on Pneumococcal Infection in Children in Ministry of Health Hospital at EHSA Region in the Eastern Province (IPD in saudi)

February 13, 2009 updated by: King Saud University

Serotyping of Pneumococci

The purpose of this study is to establish retrospectively the incidence rates of invasive pneumococcal disease in children aged less than 5 years. The investigators allocate the El Hasa region for the study because it has higher incidence of sickle cell anemia. The study will include data from 2003 to 2007(before introduction of the vaccine) and then for 2008 and 2009 (after introduction of the vaccine).

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Data will be collected from patents files or records for 5 years before the introduction of the vaccine and for 2 years after the introduction of the vaccine. We assigned 4 doctors in each hospital to carry and supervise the work.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

300

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

3 months to 5 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

children under 5 years with invasive pneumococccal dis.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Invasive pneumococcal disease
  • Children under 5 years
  • Children lived in Elhasa region

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children above 5 years
  • No invasive pneumococcal disease

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

King Saud University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 13, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 16, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 16, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 13, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

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  • king Saud university (King saud University)

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