CompletedNot Applicable

Trial Evaluating Chemoprophylaxis Against Travelers' Diarrhea - Prevent TD

United States, Kenya449 participantsStarted 2015-11-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to develop evidence on the relative efficacy of 2 rifaximin chemoprophylaxis regimens for the prevention of Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) in a deployed setting. An additional purpose is to explore the effect of chemoprophylaxis on microbial flora and antimicrobial resistance, and obtain parameter estimates to inform a cost-effectiveness model of chemoprophylaxis in prevention of TD. Information from this study will be used to develop management guidelines for the prevention of TD among deployed (United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) military personnel. The study will be a multi-site, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial among deployed military personnel. The study will test 2 TD chemoprophylaxis regimens (once daily versus twice daily) of the same antibiotic, rifaximin, compared to a placebo. For the proposed chemoprophylaxis study described herein, cohorts of military personnel (US and UK) deploying/traveling overseas will be recruited prior to travel to participate and will undergo enrollment procedures as outlined in study appendices. Subjects who are eligible and agree to participate will be randomized to receive one of 3 regimens: (1) rifaximin 550 mg daily; (2) rifaximin 550 mg twice a day; or (3) placebo, to be taken while deployed. Chemoprophylaxis will be maintained for duration of travel or a predetermined period of up to 6 weeks and at least 2 weeks, which may include a period of up to 5 days of use after return to COO for deployments less than 6 weeks in duration. Clinical and laboratory data will be obtained before, during if available and after deployment/chemoprophylaxis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Ethics Committee (EC)-approved informed consent form is signed and dated.
. Subject is at least 18 years of age
. Subject's duration of prophylaxis will be least 2 weeks.
. Subject is capable of and willing to comply with all study procedures and available for the end of study visits and sample collection at COO (within 6 months from start of prophylaxis).
. Women: Non-nursing and negative urine/serum pregnancy test with understanding (through informed consent process) to avoid pregnancy while on study drug. Sole reliance on oral contraceptives (OCPs) for birth control will not be recommended (see section 6.3.2.1.) Should an individual have a documented surgical sterilization in her medical record, a pregnancy test will not be required. If a volunteer becomes pregnant during the study, the principal investigator will notify the study research monitor and the IRBs. The pregnancy outcome will be followed per IRB and other regulatory requirements for US and UK personnel.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Efficacy - Risk of travelers diarrhea during chemoprophylaxis as measured by self-report via use of a memory aid

Timeframe: 24hr

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02498301

SponsorHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Ethics Committee (EC)-approved informed consent form is signed and dated.
. Subject is at least 18 years of age
. Subject's duration of prophylaxis will be least 2 weeks.
. Subject is capable of and willing to comply with all study procedures and available for the end of study visits and sample collection at COO (within 6 months from start of prophylaxis).
. Women: Non-nursing and negative urine/serum pregnancy test with understanding (through informed consent process) to avoid pregnancy while on study drug. Sole reliance on oral contraceptives (OCPs) for birth control will not be recommended (see section 6.3.2.1.) Should an individual have a documented surgical sterilization in her medical record, a pregnancy test will not be required. If a volunteer becomes pregnant during the study, the principal investigator will notify the study research monitor and the IRBs. The pregnancy outcome will be followed per IRB and other regulatory requirements for US and UK personnel.

Trial Evaluating Chemoprophylaxis Against Travelers' Diarrhea - Prevent TD

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Trial Evaluating Chemoprophylaxis Against Travelers' Diarrhea - Prevent TD

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria