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Efficacy and Safety of MOX/ALB vs. IVM/ALB Co-administration

A Phase 2/3 interventional study of moxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg) and ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg) in Trichuriasis, Ascariasis and Hookworm Infections, sponsored by Jennifer Keiser. Completed at 1 site in Tanzania. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 19 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-12-05.

Sponsored by Jennifer Keiser · Phase 2/3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
536
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years to 19 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to provide evidence on the efficacy and safety of co-administered moxidectin and albendazole compared to co-administered ivermectin and albendazole, and to assess the efficacy of the drug combinations compared to monotherapies in adolescents aged 12-19 years against infection with T. trichiura.

The efficacy of the different treatments will be determined 14-21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months post-treatment. Two fecal samples will be collected at each time-point assessment. The geometric mean based egg reduction rate (ERR) of T. trichiura egg counts will be assessed by Kato-Katz microscopy pre-treatment and 14-21 days post-treatment.

This trial will be conducted as a school-based study on Pemba Island (Zanzibar, Tanzania).

Read the detailed description

We designed a non-inferiority trial to show that co-administered moxidectin and albendazole is non-inferior compared to co-administered ivermectin and albendazole in adolescents aged 12-19 years on Pemba Island (Tanzania). From previous studies conducted by our group, we expect similar efficacies from the combination moxidectin/ albendazole compared to ivermectin/ albendazole. However, moxidectin might be advantageous in terms of the drug's longer half-life and in areas with possible emerging ivermectin resistance. This study will allow comparing the efficacy of the two available co-administrations and will provide further insights on the potential value of moxidectin/ albendazole. Our data will pave the way for possible large scale, multi country follow-up studies. As recommended for new combination therapies, we simultaneously assess superiority of the drug combinations compared to monotherapies.

The primary objective is to demonstrate that co-administered moxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg) is non-inferior to ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg) in terms of egg reduction rates (ERRs) against T. trichiura infections assessed by Kato-Katz at 14-21 days post-treatment in adolescents aged 12-19 years using a non-inferiority margin of 2 percentage-points.

The secondary objectives of the trial are:

  1. Efficacy assessments of combination therapies require demonstration of superiority against the respective monotherapies. Therefore, the trial has five different treatment groups: moxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg) combination, ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg) combination, albendazole (400 mg) monotherapy, ivermectin (200 µg/kg) monotherapy and moxidectin (8 mg) monotherapy.
  2. to determine the CRs of the drug regimens against T. trichiura
  3. to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the treatment
  4. to determine the CRs and ERRs of the treatment schemes in study participants infected with hookworm and A. lumbricoides
  5. to investigate potential extended effects on follow-up helminth prevalences (5-6 weeks and 3 months post-treatment) of the treatment regimens
  6. to assess diagnostic performance and compare CRs based on egg counts retrieved from novel diagnostic tools (FECPAK-G2 and/or PCR) compared to standard microscopy
  7. to characterize population PK parameters, as well as drug-drug interactions of active study treatments following single and co-administration in T. trichiura infected adolescents. If a dose-response is observed, a PK/PD analysis will further be performed

The study will be carried out in adolescents aged 12-19 years attending secondary schools on Pemba Island, Tanzania. After consenting, all participants will be asked to provide two stool samples (within a maximum of 7 days) at each time-point assesment. From each stool specimen, duplicate Kato-Katz thick smears (41.7 mg each) will be prepared and read under a microscope for eggs of T. trichiura, A. lumbricoides and hookworm by experienced technicians.

After randomization, all eligible adolescents will be treated with the respective single or combination treatment regimen according to their assigned treatment arm at day 0.

All drugs will be administered in the presence of the PI and/ co-PI, and ingestion confirmed. This will be recorded with the time and date of dosing. Participants will be kept for 3 hours after treatment administration to observe any possible acute AEs and reassessment will be done at 24h post-treatment. Additionally, interviews will be conducted to determine the emergence of clinical symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, itching, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea directly before treatment within the scope of baseline assessment. At 3 and 24 hours after treatment and retrospectively at days 14 - 21 as well as 5-6 weeks and 3 months post-treatment, participants will again be interviewed for the assessment of adverse events (AEs).

Egg reduction rate calculated from the geometric means of co-administered moxidectin/ albendazole and ivermectin/ albendazole against T. trichiura assessed at 14-21 days post-treatment is the primary endpoint in our study.

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Conditions studied

  • Trichuriasis
  • Ascariasis
  • Hookworm Infections
  • Helminthes; Infestation, Intestinal

Keywords

  • T. trichiura
  • A. lumbricoides
  • Hookworm
  • Soil-transmitted Helminths
  • Albendazole
  • Ivermectin
  • Moxidectin
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Anthelmintics
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years to 19 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 12 and 19 years.
  • Written informed consent signed by either parents/caregivers for underage adolescents (aged 12-17 years) or by the participant him/herself (18-19 years of age); and written assent by underage participant.
  • Agree to comply with study procedures, including provision of two stool samples at the beginning (baseline) and on three follow-up assessments (14-21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months after treatment).
  • Willing to be examined by a study physician prior to treatment.
  • At least two slides of the quadruple Kato-Katz thick smears positive for T. trichiura and infection intensities of at least 48 EPG.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No written informed consent by individual or caregiver and/or no written assent by minors
  • Presence or signs of major systemic illnesses, e.g. body temperature ≥ 38°C, severe anemia (below 80g/l Hb according to WHO) upon initial clinical assessment.
  • History of acute or severe chronic disease.
  • Recent use of anthelmintic drug (within past 4 weeks).
  • Attending other clinical trials during the study.
  • Pregnancy, lactating, and/or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months.
  • Known allergy to study medications (i.e. albendazole, ivermectin or moxidectin).
  • Taking medication with known interaction on study drugs.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2 / Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
536 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    A: moxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg)

    Combination therapy of moxidectin (8 mg using 2 mg tablets) plus albendazole (Zentel®, 400 mg, single tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Drug: moxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg)

  • Active comparator
    B: ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg)

    Combination therapy of ivermectin (Stromectol®, 200 µg/kg using 3 mg tablets) plus albendazole (Zentel®, 400 mg, single tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Drug: ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg)

  • Active comparator
    C: albendazole (400 mg)

    Monotherapy of albendazole (400 mg) administered orally at day 0 Other names: Zentel®

    Drug: ALBENDAZOLE 400 Mg ORAL TABLET [ZENTEL]

  • Active comparator
    D: ivermectin (200 µg/kg)

    Monotherapy of ivermectin ( 200 µg/kg using 3 mg tablets) administered orally at day 0 Other names: Stromectol®

    Drug: ivermectin (200 µg/kg)

  • Active comparator
    E: moxidectin (8 mg)

    Monotherapy of moxidectin (8 mg using 2 mg tablets) administered orally at day 0

    Drug: moxidectin (8 mg)

Interventions

  • Drugmoxidectin (8 mg) / albendazole (400 mg)

    Combination therapy of moxidectin (8 mg using 2 mg tablets) plus albendazole (Zentel®, 400 mg, single tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Also known as: Zentel®

  • Drugivermectin (200 µg/kg) / albendazole (400 mg)

    Combination therapy of ivermectin ((200 µg/kg), 3 mg tablet) plus albendazole (Zentel®, 400 mg, single tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Also known as: Stromectol® / Zentel®

  • DrugALBENDAZOLE 400 Mg ORAL TABLET [ZENTEL]

    Monotherapy of albendazole (Zentel®, 400 mg, single tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Also known as: Zentel®

  • Drugivermectin (200 µg/kg)

    Monotherapy of ivermectin ((200 µg/kg), 3 mg tablet) administered orally at day 0

    Also known as: Stromectol®

  • Drugmoxidectin (8 mg)

    Monotherapy of moxidectin (8 mg, using 2 mg tablets) administered orally at day 0

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Egg Reduction Rate Against T. Trichiura

    Egg reduction rate is calculated as the relative reduction in the group geometric mean egg output after co-administration of moxidectin/ albendazole and ivermectin/ albendazole assessed at 14-21 days post-treatment compared to the baseline levels.

    Time frame: 14-21 day post-treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    The observation time for AE starts when the treatment is initiated. Subjects will be kept for observation for at least 3 hours following treatment for any acute AE and. If there is any abnormal finding, the local study physician will perform a full clinical examination and findings will be recorded. An emergency kit will be available on site to treat any medical conditions that warrant urgent medical intervention. Participants will also be interviewed at 3h and 24h as well as retrospectively 14 -21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months after treatment about the occurrence of AEs.

    Time frame: 3 hours, 24 hours, 14-21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months post-treatment

  2. Superiority in Terms of Cure Rates (CRs)

    Assessment of superiority in terms of CRs of the drug combinations compared to their corresponding monotherapies: Arm C: Albendazole (400 mg) Arm D: Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) and Arm E: Moxidectin (8 mg). Cure rates is defined as the percentages of participants treated with Moxidectin (8 mg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) or Moxidectin (8 mg) who were cured of infections with T. trichiura.

    Time frame: 14-21 day post-treatment

  3. Cure Rates Against T. Trichiura

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 14-21 day post-treatment

  4. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  5. Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  6. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

  7. Extended Effects (Cure Rates) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

  8. Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 14-21 days post-treatment

  9. Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 14-21 days post-treatment

  10. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  11. Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  12. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

  13. Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

  14. Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides

    Eggs per gram of stool (EPG) will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 14-21 days post-treatment

  15. Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides

    Cure rates is defined as the percentages of participants treated with Moxidectin (8 mg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) or Moxidectin (8 mg) who were cured of infections with A. lumbricoides.

    Time frame: 14-21 days post-treatment

  16. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  17. Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 5-6 weeks post-treatment

  18. Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months

    Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

  19. Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months

    Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

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Results

Posted Dec 5, 2024

Participant flow

Baseline/Treatment
Participant flow — Baseline/Treatment
MilestoneA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Started207211191980
Completed207211191980
Not completed00000
Follow-up 1: 14-21 Days Post Treatment
Participant flow — Follow-up 1: 14-21 Days Post Treatment
MilestoneA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Started207211191980
Completed207211191980
Not completed00000
Follow-up 2: 5-6 Weeks Post Treatment
Participant flow — Follow-up 2: 5-6 Weeks Post Treatment
MilestoneA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Started207211191980
Completed206211181980
Not completed10100
Follow-up 3: 3 Months Post Treatment
Participant flow — Follow-up 3: 3 Months Post Treatment
MilestoneA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Started206211181980
Completed201210181877
Not completed51013

Outcome measures

PrimaryEgg Reduction Rate Against T. Trichiura

Egg reduction rate is calculated as the relative reduction in the group geometric mean egg output after co-administration of moxidectin/ albendazole and ivermectin/ albendazole assessed at 14-21 days post-treatment compared to the baseline levels.

Time frame:
14-21 day post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Egg Reduction Rate Against T. Trichiura
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Egg Reduction Rate Against T. Trichiura96.8 (95.8 to 97.6)99.0 (98.7 to 99.3)86.2 (61.8 to 95.6)94.2 (89.3 to 97.1)85.5 (79.7 to 89.8)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events

The observation time for AE starts when the treatment is initiated. Subjects will be kept for observation for at least 3 hours following treatment for any acute AE and. If there is any abnormal finding, the local study physician will perform a full clinical examination and findings will be recorded. An emergency kit will be available on site to treat any medical conditions that warrant urgent medical intervention. Participants will also be interviewed at 3h and 24h as well as retrospectively 14 -21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months after treatment about the occurrence of AEs.

Time frame:
3 hours, 24 hours, 14-21 days, 5-6 weeks and 3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events
ParticipantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Baseline79000
3h post treatment1725026
24h post treatment3640326
14 to 21 days post treatment35414413
5 to 6 weeks post treatment2010226
3 months post treatment1015024
SecondarySuperiority in Terms of Cure Rates (CRs)

Assessment of superiority in terms of CRs of the drug combinations compared to their corresponding monotherapies: Arm C: Albendazole (400 mg) Arm D: Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) and Arm E: Moxidectin (8 mg). Cure rates is defined as the percentages of participants treated with Moxidectin (8 mg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) or Moxidectin (8 mg) who were cured of infections with T. trichiura.

Time frame:
14-21 day post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Superiority in Terms of Cure Rates (CRs)
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Superiority in Terms of Cure Rates (CRs)34.3 (27.9 to 41.2)54.0 (47.1 to 60.9)26.3 (9.1 to 51.2)10.5 (1.3 to 33.1)11.2 (5.3 to 20.3)
SecondaryCure Rates Against T. Trichiura

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
14-21 day post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Cure Rates Against T. Trichiura
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Cure Rates Against T. Trichiura34.3 (27.9 to 41.2)54.0 (47.1 to 60.9)26.3 (9.1 to 51.2)10.5 (1.3 to 33.1)11.2 (5.3 to 20.3)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks97.0 (96.0 to 97.8)98.3 (97.6 to 98.7)75.7 (40.8 to 90.5)76.9 (65.6 to 84.7)85.4 (77.6 to 90.7)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 5-6 Weeks37.4 (30.8 to 44.4)46.4 (39.6 to 53.4)16.7 (3.6 to 41.4)0.0 (0.0 to 17.6)11.2 (5.3 to 20.3)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months93.2 (90.8 to 95.0)97.1 (96.1 to 97.9)78.2 (55.5 to 90.0)55.4 (22.3 to 74.2)71.9 (58.9 to 81.4)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rates) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rates) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rates) on Follow-up of T. Trichiura: 3 Months27.4 (21.3 to 34.1)39.5 (32.9 to 46.5)11.1 (1.4 to 34.7)0.0 (0.0 to 18.5)9.1 (3.7 to 17.8)
SecondaryEgg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
14-21 days post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm98.8 (97.6 to 99.4)97.4 (95.9 to 98.4)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)61.9 (-8.0 to 86.8)81.2 (58.9 to 91.7)
SecondaryCure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
14-21 days post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Hookworm75.0 (62.6 to 85.0)62.9 (50.5 to 74.1)100.0 (29.2 to 100.0)25.0 (3.2 to 65.1)32.1 (15.9 to 52.4)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks98.6 (97.4 to 99.3)96.8 (94.9 to 98.1)94.6 (56.9 to 100.0)57.9 (-10.4 to 84.3)88.7 (71.0 to 95.9)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 5-6 Weeks71.9 (59.2 to 82.4)61.4 (49.0 to 72.8)66.7 (9.4 to 99.2)25.0 (3.2 to 65.1)42.9 (24.5 to 62.8)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months97.6 (95.9 to 98.7)95.1 (91.5 to 97.3)96.3 (83.6 to 100.0)56.1 (-31.9 to 85.5)76.7 (39.3 to 92.0)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of Hookworm: 3 Months66.1 (53.0 to 77.7)60.0 (47.6 to 71.5)66.7 (9.4 to 99.2)25.0 (3.2 to 65.1)32.0 (14.9 to 53.5)
SecondaryEgg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides

Eggs per gram of stool (EPG) will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
14-21 days post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Egg Reduction Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)
SecondaryCure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides

Cure rates is defined as the percentages of participants treated with Moxidectin (8 mg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg)/Albendazole (400 mg), Albendazole (400 mg), Ivermectin (200 μg/kg) or Moxidectin (8 mg) who were cured of infections with A. lumbricoides.

Time frame:
14-21 days post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Cure Rates Against Concomitant Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections: Ascaris Lumbricoides100.0 (96.6 to 100.0)96.4 (91.0 to 99.0)91.7 (61.5 to 99.8)100.0 (76.8 to 100.0)98.0 (89.4 to 99.9)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
5-6 weeks post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 5-6 Weeks100.0 (100.00 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)98.0 (89.4 to 99.9)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months

Eggs per gram of stool will be assessed by adding up the egg counts from the quadruplicate Kato-Katz thick smears and multiplying this number by a factor of six. Geometric and arithmetic mean egg counts will be calculated for the two treatment arms before and after treatment to assess the corresponding ERRs.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Percent change
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months
Percent changeA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Egg Reduction Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)100.0 (99.9 to 100.0)100.0 (99.9 to 100.0)100.0 (99.9 to 100.0)
SecondaryExtended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months

Cure rates of each treatment will be calculated as the percentage of egg-positive participants at baseline who become egg-negative after treatment.

Time frame:
3 months post-treatment
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months
Percentage of participantsA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
Extended Effects (Cure Rate) on Follow-up of A. Lumbricoides: 3 Months87.3 (79.2 to 93.0)88.2 (80.6 to 93.6)91.7 (61.5 to 99.8)92.9 (66.1 to 99.8)87.5 (74.8 to 95.3)

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse events were assessed 3h and 24h post-treatment. At the three follow-up timepoints of 14-21 days, 5-6 weeks, and 3 months after treatment, adverse events were assessed retrospectively. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)0/207 (0%)0/207 (0%)73/207 (35.3%)
B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)0/211 (0%)0/211 (0%)93/211 (44.1%)
C: Albendazole (400 mg)0/19 (0%)0/19 (0%)4/19 (21.1%)
D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)0/19 (0%)0/19 (0%)6/19 (31.6%)
E: Moxidectin (8 mg)0/80 (0%)0/80 (0%)23/80 (28.8%)
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventA: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)
HeadacheGeneral disorders30/20738/2113/192/196/80
Abdominal painGeneral disorders13/20716/2111/191/194/80
ItchingGeneral disorders4/2078/2110/191/191/80
Musculoskeletal painGeneral disorders6/2076/2110/191/193/80
RashGeneral disorders2/2074/2110/191/190/80
Muscle weaknessGeneral disorders6/2079/2110/190/194/80
VomitingGeneral disorders1/2070/2110/190/192/80
DiarrheaGeneral disorders1/2075/2110/190/191/80
NauseaGeneral disorders3/2073/2110/190/191/80
ConstipationGeneral disorders3/2071/2110/190/190/80

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Mean15.8 ± 1.515.8 ± 1.515.6 ± 1.215.9 ± 1.315.8 ± 1.415.8 ± 1.5
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Female148163131654394
Male59486326142
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected(Participants)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Count of participants—————0
Height, cm
Height, cm(cm)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Mean157.1 ± 7.4157.2 ± 7.3159.1 ± 7.8158.9 ± 7.1157.4 ± 6.8157.3 ± 7.3
Weight, kg
Weight, kg(kg)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Mean48.3 ± 8.347.7 ± 8.250.8 ± 7.848.1 ± 6.147.1 ± 6.548.0 ± 7.9
T. trichiura infection, geometric mean EPG
T. trichiura infection, geometric mean EPG(eggs per gram)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Geometric mean450 ± 4468 ± 4421 ± 4573 ± 4481 ± 3463 ± 4
T. trichiura infection, arithmetic mean EPG
T. trichiura infection, arithmetic mean EPG(eggs per gram)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Mean975 ± 13291045 ± 15091014 ± 15041670 ± 3243935 ± 14351022 ± 1525
T. trichiura infection intensity (EPG): light
T. trichiura infection intensity (EPG): light(Participants)A: Moxidectin (8 mg) / Albendazole (400 mg)B: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg) / Albendazole (400 mg)C: Albendazole (400 mg)D: Ivermectin (200 µg/kg)E: Moxidectin (8 mg)Total
Count of participants144148141457377

12 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

1 site
  • Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri
    Chake Chake, Pemba, Tanzania
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References and documents

Publications

  • Welsche S, Mrimi EC, Hattendorf J, Hurlimann E, Ali SM, Keiser J. Efficacy and safety of moxidectin and albendazole compared with ivermectin and albendazole coadministration in adolescents infected with Trichuris trichiura in Tanzania: an open-label, non-inferiority, randomised, controlled, phase 2/3 trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2023 Mar;23(3):331-340. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00589-8. Epub 2022 Oct 28. PubMed 36354034 ↗
  • Welsche S, Mrimi EC, Keller L, Hurlimann E, Hofmann D, Hattendorf J, Ali SM, Keiser J. Efficacy and safety of moxidectin and albendazole compared to ivermectin and albendazole co-administration in adolescents infected with Trichuris trichiura: a randomized controlled trial protocol. Gates Open Res. 2021 Sep 27;5:106. doi: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13299.2. eCollection 2021. PubMed 34632308 ↗

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Oct 7, 2020
  • Informed consent form · Jun 15, 2020

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Individual participant data

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04700423
Lead sponsor
Jennifer Keiser
Collaborators
Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri
Responsible party
Jennifer Keiser (Prof. Dr., Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Jan 7, 2021
Start date
Mar 1, 2021
Primary completion
Aug 18, 2021
Completion
Sep 22, 2021
Results posted
Dec 5, 2024
Last update
Dec 5, 2024

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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