Clinical trials: in Ethiopia
Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT), Eye Diseases
FLuorometholone as Adjunctive MEdical Therapy for TT Surgery (FLAME) Trial
This study aims : To assess the efficacy of fluorometholone 0.1% one drop twice daily for four weeks in reducing the incidence of post-operative trachomatous trichiasis (TT) when given as adjunctive therapy with TT surgery in the…
- Conditions
- Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT), Eye Diseases, Eyelid Diseases, Trachomatous
- Trial name
- FLAME (NCT04149210)
- Testing
- Fluorometholone 0.1% Oph Susp, Artificial Tears
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,410 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Peer Influence, Medication Adherence
Effect of Peer Support Intervention on Medication Adherence, Self-care and Knowledge Among Patients With Diabetes
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the effect of a peer support group intervention on adherence, self-care practice, and knowledge among diabetic patients on follow-up care.
- Conditions
- Peer Influence, Medication Adherence, Self Care
- Trial name
- DM (NCT07145983)
- Testing
- Structured Diabetes Education on medication Adherence and self care
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Addis Ababa University
Helminthes; Infestation, Intestinal
Evaluation of Effectiveness of ALBENDAZOLIVERMECTIN Coformulation vs ALBENDAZOLE for Treatment of Intestinal Worms
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate a fixed-dose co-formulation (FDC) of ivermectin and albendazole for the treatment of all Soil Transmitted helminths (STH).
- Trial name
- ALIVE (NCT05124691)
- Testing
- Albendazole and Ivermectin fixed dose coformulation, Albendazole
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia, Kenya and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,001 people
- Sponsor
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Trichiasis, Surgery
Repeat Surgery for Patients With Post-operative Trachomatous Trichiasis Trial
The objective of this study is to determine if there is a significant difference in post-operative trichiasis at 12 months comparing a new procedure, the Bevel/rotate/advance procedure (BRAP), to the Trabut procedure among repeat…
- Trial name
- PTT (NCT03886519)
- Testing
- BRAP (Bevel/rotate/advance procedure), Trabut
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 886 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Trichiasis, Surgery
Maximizing Trichiasis Surgery Success
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the rate of post-operative trachomatous trichiasis differs significantly between bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery with an incision height of 3 mm, bilamellar tarsal rotation…
- Trial name
- MTSS (NCT03100747)
- Testing
- Bilamellar 3 mm, Bilamellar 5 mm, Trabut 3 mm
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 4,914 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
MDR-TB
The Evaluation of a Standard Treatment Regimen of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs for Patients With MDR-TB
Tuberculosis (TB) is a common, infectious, bacterial disease that is spread when an infected person transmits their saliva through the air by coughing or sneezing.
- Trial name
- STREAM (NCT02409290)
- Testing
- Regimen A locally-used WHO-approved MDR-TB regimen (2011 guideline), Moxifloxacin, Clofazimine
- Where
- 13 sites in Ethiopia, Georgia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 588 people
- Sponsor
- IUATLD, Inc
Malaria
MMV390048 POC in Patients With P. Vivax and P. Falciparum Malaria
The present proof-of-concept Phase IIa study aims to confirm, in patients, the observed activity of MMV390048 against P. falciparum in pre-clinical models and the human Induced Blood-Stage Malaria (IBSM) challenge model, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT02880241
- Testing
- MMV390048
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medicines for Malaria Venture
Visceral Leishmaniosis, HIV-infection/Aids
Prophylaxis of Visceral Leishmaniasis Relapses in HIV Co-infected Patients With Pentamidine: a Cohort Study
Visceral leishmaniosis (VL) is widely reported in Ethiopia, with about 30% of cases being associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Trial name
- NCT01360762
- Testing
- Pentamidine
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Malaria, Vivax
Study to Assess the Incidence of Hemolysis, Safety, and Efficacy of Tafenoquine (SB-252263, WR238605) Versus Primaquine in Subjects With Plasmodium Vivax Malaria
This is a prospective, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, comparative study. A total of 300 subjects will be randomized to treatment on Day 1, of which a minimum of 50 female subjects must be enrolled that display moderate…
- Trial name
- NCT02216123
- Testing
- Tafenoquine, Chloroquine, Primaquine
- Where
- 10 sites in Brazil, Colombia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Malaria, Vivax
Ph 2B/3 Tafenoquine (TFQ) Study in Prevention of Vivax Relapse
The purpose of this two part study is to test the safety and efficacy of Tafenoquine (with Cholorquine) as a radical cure for Plasmodium vivax (P.vivax) malaria relative to the control Chloroquine.Part 1 aims to select an…
- Trial name
- NCT01376167
- Testing
- Chloroquine 600mg, Chloroquine 300mg, Tafenoquine 50mg
- Where
- 14 sites in Bangladesh, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 851 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Helminth Infections
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Mebendazole for the Treatment of Helminth Infections in Pediatric Participants
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mebendazole compared with placebo in pediatric participants with Helminth infections.
- Trial name
- NCT02034162
- Testing
- Mebendazole
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia, Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 295 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC