Analysis of MDA frequency in Liberia and Cote D'Ivoire
Research question
Comparison of 2X vs. 1X per year MDA on W. bancrofti with MDA of IVM/Alb, plus STH evaluation (and Schistosoma in Foya only)
Study sites
Foya, Liberia
Abengourou and Akoupe, Côte d'Ivoire
Harper, Liberia
Notes
Liberia - NCT01905436
Status:
(1) Lofa:
Baseline surveys finished - Sept 2012. (Low LF/Oncho Mf rates, but very high STH/Schisto. Will continue but focus on STH/Schisto/ICT.)
MDA has been provided and 1 yr Post treatment evaluation began Jan/2014, but was stopped early due to the ebloa outbreak in the area. Research at this site is was suspened for most of 2015 due to the Ebola crisis. Treatment resumed in April 2015.
2nd follow up expected - Q1/2016
3rd follow up expected - Q1/2017
(2) Maryland:
Baseline surveys completed - May 2013
MDA has been provided and 1 yr Post MDA evaluation completed - 3Q/2014
2nd follow up completed - Q3/2015
3rd follow up completed - Q3/2016
Cote d'Ivoire - NCT02032043
Pilot surveys completed - 1Q-3Q/2013
Baseline surveys completed - 1Q/2014
1st follow up surveys expected - 3Q/2015
2nd follow up surveys expected - 3Q/2016
3rd follow up surveys expected - 3Q/2017