Evaluation of the Diagnosis Performances of DEC LTS-2 Skin Patch for Onchocerciasis in Central Africa
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims at evaluating the diagnosis performances of the LTS-2 DEC patch for onchocerciasis compared to the gold standard which are the skin snips. This study will be conducted in Cameroon in two different areas : Ngog-Mapubi and Bafia Health Districts (one area only endemic for onchocerciasis, and one area endemic for both loiasis and onchocerciasis).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
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• All voluntary adults
Locations
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Cameroon
Centre de Recherche sur les filarioses et autres maladies tropicales (CRFilMT)
Yaoundé
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-09-01
Completion Date: 2023-03-30
Treatments
Experimental: LTS-2 DEC patch
This is a transdermal device with diethylcarbamazine (DEC) applied directly on the skin. The reading will be done 24 hours after.
Active_comparator: Skin snip
A skin snip will be performed using a 2 mm Holth corneoscleral's punch. Once done, the microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus will be counted with a microscope.
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Sponsors
Leads: Center for Research on Filariasis and Other Tropical Diseases, Cameroon