NCT01328925

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of nitazoxanide suspension compared to placebo in treating rotavirus disease in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2005

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2006

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 29, 2011

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 5, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 5, 2011

Status Verified

April 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

March 29, 2011

Last Update Submit

April 1, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

RotavirusViral gastroenteritisGastroenteritis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Time from first dose to resolution of symptoms.

    Resolution of all gastrointestinal symptoms associated with viral diarrhea at enrollment including abdominal pain or tenderness, distention, etc. with the patient not requiring anti-motility or other palliative treatment. Symptom resolution must be maintained for at least 48 hours to be considered valid.

    Up to 14 days

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Time from first dose to virologic response

    Up to 14 days

  • Time from first dose to hospital discharge

    Up to 14 days

  • Volume of oral rehydration solutions consumed

    Up to 14 days

  • Frequency of intravenous rehydration required

    Up to 14 days

  • Stool weight

    Up to 14 days

Study Arms (2)

Nitazoxanide Oral Suspension

EXPERIMENTAL

Nitazoxanide Oral Suspension 100 mg/5 ml

Drug: Nitazoxanide

Placebo Oral Suspension

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo Oral Suspension

Drug: Nitazoxanide

Interventions

Nitazoxanide Oral Suspension dose based on age: Age \<12 months- 7.5 mg/kg by mouth twice daily for 3 days; Age 12-47 months- 100 mg/5 ml by mouth twice daily for 3 days; Age 48-72 months- 200 mg/10 ml by mouth twice daily for 3 days

Also known as: Alinia, NTZ
Nitazoxanide Oral SuspensionPlacebo Oral Suspension

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 5 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Age \< 6 years.
  • Patients with diarrhea (defined as 3 or more liquid stools per day).
  • Stool positive for rotavirus by ELISA.

You may not qualify if:

  • Other identified causes of diarrhea at screening (pathogenic protozoa, bacteria, viruses or lactose intolerance).
  • Serious systemic disorders incompatible with the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cairo University Children's Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotavirus InfectionsGastroenteritis

Interventions

nitazoxanide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Reoviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesInfectionsGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Mona Abu-Zekry, MD

    Cairo University Children's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 29, 2011

First Posted

April 5, 2011

Study Start

December 1, 2005

Primary Completion

June 1, 2006

Study Completion

June 1, 2006

Last Updated

April 5, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-04

Locations