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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of darbepoetin alfa as 500ug once every 3 weeks to show that the dose and schedule are not inferior to darbepoetin alfa administered as 2.25ug/kg once per week in the treatment of anemia in subjects with non-myeloid malignancies.
SUMMARY Background: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women in Uganda. Although effective tools for prevention and control of malaria exist, their delivery presents a problem. Intermittent presumptive treatment (IPT) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is effective, yet >60% of women in Uganda do not get it as < 40%, attend antenatal care. Effective ways of delivering IPT with SP to pregnant women at a community level need to be developed. This study assessed whether community based resource persons like traditional birth attendants (TBAs), community reproductive health workers (CRHWs), adolescent peer mobilizers (APMs) and drug-shop owners (DSV) can distribute IPT with SP to pregnant women. Objectives: The objectives of this study were: - To assess community based approaches for delivering malaria prevention to pregnant women in Uganda; - To assess community perceptions, beliefs and practices associated with malaria treatment and prevention in pregnancy; - To assess whether community based resource persons can deliver IPT to pregnant women and reach those most at risk; - To assess the impact of IPT on anaemia and pregnancy outcome; - To estimate cost-effectiveness of the approaches and assess the acceptability and sustainability of the approaches. Methods: The study was conducted in 5 sub-counties of the Mukono district, situated on the shores of L. Victoria in Central Uganda. The district is hyper-endemic for malaria. 25 parishes with a total population of 75,000 people were used to test the new approaches. Phase 1 obtained qualitative data on community perceptions, beliefs and practices associated with malaria prevention in pregnancy. Phase 2 was an intervention study that assessed distribution of IPT to pregnant women by TBAs, CRHWs, APMs and DSVs compared with health units. Pregnant women of all parities were enrolled. Key resource persons in each parish were identified to sensitise the communities on the intervention. Data was collected regarding: timing of the first dose of SP, proportion of women who complete two doses of SP, birth weight of babies, proportion of low birth-weight babies, and proportion of adolescent pregnancies. The third phase of the study evaluated the sustainability of the approaches. Work Plan: The first phase of the study took two months. The second phase took 14-16 months. Data analysis was expected to take 12 months.
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of darbepoetin alfa administered using a front-loading approach with subjects receiving standard weekly dosing in the treatment of anemia in subjects with a non-myeloid malignancy and receiving multicycle chemotherapy.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the single dose pharmacokinetics (PK) of subcutaneous (SC) darbepoetin alfa in subjects with congestive heart failure (CHF) and anemia.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of treatment with darbepoetin alfa on peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) in subjects with symptomatic CHF and anemia.
The purpose of this trial is to prospectively assess the relationship between changes in hemoglobin (hgb) and changes in symptom burden associated with anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy supported with Aranesp®.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate Aranesp® administered subcutaneously (SC) to maintain hemoglobin (Hb) levels in renal transplant recipients.
The purpose of this trial is to assess the effectiveness of Aranesp® administered at 300 mcg every 3 weeks (q3w) in achieving therapeutic objectives of anemia treatment (achieving and maintaining hemoglobin levels consistent with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines).
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of two enhanced regimens (deworming and multivitamins) in the treatment of severe anemia in pregnant women and children 6-24 months of age in Karachi, Pakistan.
The purpose of this study is to see if providing effective antimalarial treatment at home for parents/guardians to treat their children for malaria will lead to an improved health outcome compared to conventional healthcare.