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Harmonized clinical trial methodologies for localized cutaneous leishmaniasis and potential for extensive network with capacities for clinical evaluation.

Authors :
Olliaro, Piero
Grogl, Max
Boni, Marina
Carvalho, Edgar M.
Chebli, Houda
Cisse, Mamoudou
Diro, Ermias
Fernandes Cota, Gláucia
Erber, Astrid C.
Gadisa, Endalamaw
Handjani, Farhad
Khanesipour, Ali
Llanos-Cuentas, Alejandro
López Carvajal, Liliana
Grout, Lise
Lmimouni, Badre Eddine
Mokni, Mourad
Nahzat, Mohammad Sami
Ben Salah, Afif
Ozbel, Yusuf
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 1/12/2018, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p1-12, 12p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Introduction: Progress with the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) has been hampered by inconsistent methodologies used to assess treatment effects. A sizable number of trials conducted over the years has generated only weak evidence backing current treatment recommendations, as shown by systematic reviews on old-world and new-world CL (OWCL and NWCL). Materials and methods: Using a previously published guidance paper on CL treatment trial methodology as the reference, consensus was sought on key parameters including core eligibility and outcome measures, among OWCL (7 countries, 10 trial sites) and NWCL (7 countries, 11 trial sites) during two separate meetings. Results: Findings and level of consensus within and between OWCL and NWCL sites are presented and discussed. In addition, CL trial site characteristics and capacities are summarized. Conclusions: The consensus reached allows standardization of future clinical research across OWCL and NWCL sites. We encourage CL researchers to adopt and adapt as required the proposed parameters and outcomes in their future trials and provide feedback on their experience. The expertise afforded between the two sets of clinical sites provides the basis for a powerful consortium with potential for extensive, standardized assessment of interventions for CL and faster approval of candidate treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127327549
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006141