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Azithromycin Reduction to Reach Elimination of Trachoma

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1 years of age
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Phase 4

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Overview

The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial of discontinuation versus continuation of annual mass azithromycin distribution in hypoendemic communities of Maradi, Niger. The investigators will randomize communities with up to 20% Trachomatous Inflammation

  • Follicular (TF) prevalence following at least 5 years of mass azithromycin distribution to discontinuation or continuation of 3 additional years of annual mass azithromycin distribution.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Provision of appropriate informed consent
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures
  • Live in one of the 80 communities with up to 20% prevalence of TF selected for the trial

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Does not consent to participation
  • Unwilling to comply with all study procedures
  • Does not live in one of the 80 communities with up to 20% prevalence of TF selected for the trial

Study details

Trachoma

NCT04185402

University of California, San Francisco

29 January 2024

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