Comparing Chemoprevention Approaches for School-based Malaria Control (NCT05244954) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Comparing Chemoprevention Approaches for School-based Malaria Control
Malawi746 participantsStarted 2022-02-01
Plain-language summary
This is an individually randomized, controlled, single blind three arm clinical trial of malaria chemoprevention strategies Arm 1: Intermittent screening and treatment (IST) - students will receive treatment if they have a positive high sensitivity rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Arm 2: Intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) - all students will receive treatment. Arm 3: Control - students will receive standard of care (no preventive treatment). Outcomes include P. falciparum infection and parasite density, gametocyte carriage and gametocyte density, anemia, cognitive function and educational testing, as well as infection prevalence in student's households to assess the impact on transmission.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months
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:
Students (enrolled in the primary intervention)
* Currently enrolled in the study school
* Plan to attend the study school for the remainder of the school year
* Parent/guardian available to provide written informed consent Household members (enrolled in the Household Prevalence survey)
* Slept in the household for most nights in the last month
* Age 6 months or older
* For minors, parent/guardian available to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Students (enrolled in the primary intervention)
* Current evidence of severe malaria or danger signs
* Known adverse reaction to the study drugs
* History of cardiac problems or fainting
* Taking medications known to prolong QT
* Family history of prolonged QT
* Girls 10 years old and older with epilepsy or psoriasis Household members (enrolled in the Household Prevalence survey)
* Household with more than one school-age child enrolled in the study
* Current evidence of severe malaria or danger signs
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.