Interventional study against Tunga penetrans

Completed

• Conditions: Other infestations; Tungiasis; Infections and Infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN16910507
• Lead Sponsor: Charité - University Medicine Berlin (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin) (Germany)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-01-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with tungiasis identified with the assistance of community health workers
2. Aged 1 - 66 years, either sex
3. At least 5 embedded sand fleas in stage 1 to 4 of the Fortaleza Classification or a similar number of sand flea lesions manipulated with a perforating instrument

Exclusion Criteria

1. Intended to change their place of residence during the next six months
2. Ulcerated lesions necessitating antibiotic treatment
3. Children aged less than one year

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified