Controlling Tungiasis in an Impoverished Community

Completed

• Conditions: Tungiasis (Tunga penetrans [sand flea] infestation); Infections and Infestations; Other infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN27670575
• Lead Sponsor: Mandacaru Foundation (Brazil)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-09-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 831

Inclusion Criteria

1. Inhabitants of all age groups, both males and females, were eligible for the study, provided they had spent at least four days per week in the village during the last three months
2. Informed written consent obtained from study participant and carers

Exclusion Criteria

1. Absence from the study area for more than 4 days per week
2. Unwillingness to participate

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified