Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:43 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:43 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03852303
Brief Summary:
Randomized clinical trial in the Logo health zone, in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo to compare seizure freedom in onchocerciasis infested epilepsy patients who ivermectin treatment once a year compared to 2 and 3 times a year. All participants also receive anti-epileptic drugs according to local guidelines for epilepsy treatment. Participants will be followed for 12 months. The primary endpoint is seizure freedom defined as no seizures during the last fourth months of the trial.
Detailed Description:
Randomized clinical trial in the Logo health zone, in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo to compare seizure freedom in onchocerciasis infested epilepsy patients who ivermectin treatment once a year compared to 2 and 3 times a year. All participants also receive anti-epileptic drugs according to local guidelines for epilepsy treatment. Participants will be followed for 12 months.The primary endpoint is seizure freedom defined as no seizures during the last fourth months of the trial.
Study:
NCT03852303
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03852303