Azithromycin Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Severe Malaria
Information source: Medical University of Vienna
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Condition(s) targeted: Falciparum Malaria
Intervention: Artesunate (Drug); Azithromycin + Artesunate (Drug)
Phase: Phase 2
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Medical University of Vienna
Summary
A randomized controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of azithromycin combination
therapy for use in severe malaria. This pilot trial will be conducted in uncomplicated
malaria patients in southeastern Bangladesh.
Clinical Details
Official title: Azithromycin Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Severe Malaria - A Pilot Safety and Efficacy Study in Uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria in Bangladesh
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary outcome: Safety and Tolerability (Number of Participants with Adverse Events)Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) on Days 28 and 42
Eligibility
Minimum age: 8 Years.
Maximum age: 65 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Male and female participants with a diagnosis of acute falciparum malaria meeting all
criteria listed below may be included in the study:
1. Acute symptomatic falciparum malaria infection with a parasite density of 100 to
100,000 asexual parasites/uL as determined on the screening smear with fever (defined
as ≥37. 5ºC), or reported history of fever within the last 48 hours.
2. Age: 8-65 years old
3. Males or females. All females over the age of 12 are required to have a negative
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test (urine). All females of
childbearing potential (not surgically sterile, or less than two years menopausal)
are required to use an acceptable method of contraception, such as implant,
injectable, oral contraceptive(s) with additional barrier contraception, intrauterine
device, sexual abstinence, or vasectomized partner, throughout the study
4. Written informed consent obtained
5. Willing to stay under close medical supervision for the study duration
6. Otherwise healthy outpatients
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants presenting with any of the following will not be included in the study:
1. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, or women of childbearing potential who do not use an
acceptable method of contraception (as described in Inclusion Criteria, #3)
2. Mixed malaria infection on admission by malaria smear
3. A previous history of intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study drugs artesunate,
azithromycin or to drugs with similar chemical structures
4. Malaria drug therapy administered in the past 30 days by history
5. History of significant cardiovascular, liver or renal functional abnormality or any
other clinically significant illness, which in the opinion of the investigator would
place them at increased risk.
6. Symptoms of severe vomiting (no food or inability to take food during the previous 8
hours).
7. Signs or symptoms of severe malaria (as defined by WHO 2003)
8. Unable and/or unlikely to comprehend and/or follow the protocol
Locations and Contacts
MARIB, Bandarban, Bangladesh
Additional Information
Starting date: July 2011
Last updated: August 22, 2013
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