A cluster randomized controlled trial for assessing POC-CCA test based praziquantel treatment for schistosomiasis control in pregnant women and their young children: study protocol of the freeBILy clinical trial in Madagascar
DiscussionThis trial assesses a strategy to integrate pregnant women and their children under the age of 2 years into schistosomiasis control programmes using rapid diagnostic tests. It includes local capacity building for clinical trials and large-scale intervention research.Trial registrationPan-African Clinical Trial Register PACTR201905784271304. Retrospectively registered on 15 May 2019 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - November 20, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
The 4MOTHERS trial of the impact of a mobile money-based intervention on maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Madagascar: study protocol of a cluster-randomized hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial
DiscussionA cluster-randomized, hybrid effectiveness-implementation design allows for a robust approach to determine whether the MMHW is a feasible and beneficial intervention in a resource-restricted public healthcare environment. We expect the results of our study to guide future initiatives and health policy decisions related to maternal and neonatal health and universal healthcare coverage through technology in Madagascar and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.Trial registrationThis trial was registered on March 12, 2021: Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien (German Clinical Trials Register), identifier:DRKS0001492...
Source: Trials - October 21, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity Evaluation of MTBVAC in Newborns in Sub-Saharan Africa
Condition: Tuberculosis Interventions: Biological: MTBVAC; Biological: BCG Sponsors: Biofabri, S.L; TuBerculosis Vaccine Initiative; University of Cape Town; Institut Pasteur de Madagascar; Biomedical Research Center EPLS; Universidad de Zaragoza; University of Stellenbosch; University of KwaZulu; Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - July 23, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
