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Study NCT ID:
NCT00301015
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-11-01
First Post:
2006-03-08
Brief Title:
Rapid Diagnostic Testing and Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy for Uncomplicated Malaria by Community Health Workers
Sponsor:
Karolinska University Hospital
Organization:
Karolinska University Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Rapid Diagnostic Testing and Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy for Uncomplicated Malaria by Community Health Workers
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2007-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of a rapid diagnostic test Paracheck Pf for the diagnosis of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria by community health workers at village level in Tanzania and how the use of rapid diagnostic test may influence prescription of antimalarial drugs
The hypothesis is that rapid diagnostic tests used by community health workers will reduce the use of antimalarial drugs Coartem Novartis by 30 without affecting the health outcome
The hypothesis is that rapid diagnostic tests used by community health workers will reduce the use of antimalarial drugs Coartem Novartis by 30 without affecting the health outcome
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None