SP Resistance and Falciparum Malaria Transmission

• Status: Withdrawn
• Trial end date: 2006-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to study resistance to current malaria treatments and affordable alternatives for uncomplicated malaria. Resistance occurs in areas where these treatments are used frequently. This study may help prevent future resistance. About 150 residents in Buenaventura, Colombia will participate. They will have uncomplicated malaria and they will be followed for 28 days after treatment. Physical exams and blood draws are included in study visits.

• Phase: Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Treatments: Pyrimethamine; Sulfadoxine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Age more than 5 years Positive blood smear for falciparum malaria Informed consent from participant or parent Intention to remain in the study area for at least 4 weeks from the time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

Mixed Plasmodium infection Parasitemia > 10% Hematocrit < 15% Respiratory distress Spontaneous bleeding (from gums, nose, gastrointestinal tract, etc.) Recent seizures or coma Prostration or weakness, so that the patient cannot sit or walk, with no obvious neurological explanation Inability to drink Persistent vomiting History of allergy or adverse reaction to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) or sulfa drugs Known pregnancy