Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Malaria Diagnosis Procedures and the Rational Use of ACT in Zanzibar

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Malaria

• Registration Number: NCT00549003
• Lead Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess performance and cost-effectiveness of rapid diagnostic test(RDT) aided malaria diagnosis versus symptom-based/clinical diagnosis in patients of all ages with reported fever last 48 hours alone in primary health care settings in Zanzibar.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-02
• Study Completion: 2005-08
• Status Verified: 2007-10
• Study First Submitted: 2007-10-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-10-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-10-24
• Study First Posted: 2007-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 2007-10-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 9346

Inclusion Criteria

• Any patient attending the study sites and reporting history of fever within past 48 hours or other symptoms compatible with malaria and giving their informed consent, will be eligible for the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient's refusal to consent will disqualify participation in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Muyuni, Uzini, Kinyasini and Mzambarauni Primary Health Care Units; 🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania