Randomised controlled trial of the use of nitazoxanide versus placebo to treat gastroenteritis among Aboriginal children

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1069772

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Better treatment strategies are needed for Indigenous children with gastroenteritis. At present, most treatment is supportive only, with little effect on the duration of symptoms. Nitazoxanide appears to have effects on a broad range of pathogens which cause gastroenteritis, but it is not clear whether it will be of benefit in this population. We will compare the speed of symptom resolution in children who receive nitazoxanide with a group who receive a placebo instead.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,324,808.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Paediatrics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Aboriginal child | clinical trial | gastroenteritis | indigenous health | treatment efficacy

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