Role of oral penicillin prophylaxis in preventing serious infections in Sickle Cell Disease in children aged 3 months to 5 years: a randomised controlled trial
Completed
- Conditions
- Sickle cell anaemiaHaematological DisordersSickle-cell disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN42938377
- Lead Sponsor
- Indira Gandhi Government Medical College (India)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 65
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age 3 months to 5 years, either sex
2. Homozygous sickle cell (HbSS) pattern of haemoglobin (Hb) on cellulose acetate electrophoresis
3. Subjects whose parents consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria
1. Chronic illness other than sickle cell disease (SCD)
2. On long term medication other than vitamins and trace metals
3. Any known allergy to penicillin
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method