RTSS Vaccine and PBO Net Impact on Malaria Infection and Transmission in Malawi (NCT04327440) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
RTSS Vaccine and PBO Net Impact on Malaria Infection and Transmission in Malawi
Malawi1,691 participantsStarted 2020-02-04
Plain-language summary
The overall goal of this study is to assess the impact of RTS,S (malaria) vaccination and PBO nets on malaria infection and transmission, independently and how they interact when they are introduced together.
The specific objectives for the study are as follows:
1. To estimate the impact of PBO nets and RTS,S vaccine on Plasmodium infection prevalence and transmission, independently and how they interact when they are introduced together in Malawi (Phase 1).
2. To assess the feasibility of evaluating the impact of RTS,S vaccine and PBO nets independently in a larger scale future study.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Months – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 7 to 18 months of age (age-eligible for at least 3 doses of RTS,S doses) OR being one of not more than two children living in the household of an enrolled age-eligible child and being \>18 mos and \< 10 years of age.
* Not on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for HIV infection
* Weight \>5 kg
* Permanent residence of Health Centre (HC) catchment area
* Residence within 10 km from the HC
* Written informed consent from parent/guardian for the child to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Non-residents of the catchment area and visitors to the study area will be excluded because the study requires follow-up for at least 6 months and access to interventions such as conventional, PBO nets and malaria vaccination.
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.