Short treatment with Benznidazole to reduce parasite load in women of reproductive age infected with Trypanosoma cruzi: a randomized non-inferiority clinical trial

2018 - 2024

  • Research projects in maternal and child health
  • Developing

Period: 2018 – 2024

Researchers:

  • Maria Luisa Cafferata
  • María Ayelén Toscani
  • Karen Klein
  • Pablo Gulayin
  • Luz Gibbons
  • Emmaría Danesi

Objective: To evaluate the effect of preconception treatment with BZN 30d/150mg compared to 60d/300mg on the parasite load measured by the frequency of positive PCR and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), immediately and 10 months after the end of treatment.

Study type: Randomized controlled clinical trial

Funding: NICHD