The primary purpose of this phase 3b study is to determine the safety and efficacy of moxidectin administration twice a year, compared to once a year, in maintaining undetectable levels in skin of O. volvulus microfilaria in skin, the parasite that causes river blindness. Secondary purposes are to determine the effectiveness of moxidectin compared to ivermectin once or twice a year in maintaining undetectable levels, or reducing levels, of skin microfilaria.
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Proportion of moxidectin annual and biannual recipients with sustained microfilarial response at month 12
Timeframe: Up to 12 months
Incidence and severity of adverse events
Timeframe: Up to 36 months