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Azithromycin as Adjunctive Therapy for Uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition:
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Azithromycin and Amoxicillin for Uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition. Completed, enrolled 301 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This pilot study is a randomized controlled trial designed to test the effect of the administration of adjunctive azithromycin in conjunction with standard outpatient treatment for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6-59 months. Children presenting to nutritional programs in Burkina Faso who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized to a single dose of oral azithromycin or a 7-day course of amoxicillin (standard of care) upon admission into the program. All enrolled children will receive ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF). Enrolled children will be followed at each weekly clinic follow-up visit up to 8 weeks following admission. Data on anthropometric indicators, vital status, and adverse events will be collected during follow-up. Nutritional recovery over the 8-week study period will be compared by arm.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Children enrolled in the trial and randomized to azithromycin will receive a single directly observed dose of oral azithromycin at 20 mg/kg up to the maximum adult dose of 1 g. Oral azithromycin will be administered at the time of enrollment. Enrolled children will also receive RUTF.
Children enrolled in the trial and randomized to azithromycin will receive a 7-day course of oral amoxcillin given in twice-daily doses of 50-100 mg/kg, per the Burkina Faso guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition. The first dose will be administered at the time of enrollment and the remaining dose will be administered by the caregiver at home. Enrolled children will also receive RUTF.