Does Treating Hookworm Improve Productivity of Small Subsistence Farmers
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2015-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Treatment of hookworm infected groups with albendazole has been shown to result in an
increase in hemoglobin levels and a related decrease in the prevalence of anemia. Increases
in hemoglobin levels due to treatment have been associated with significant gains in adult
labor productivity.
In this study, the investigators hypothesize that regular treatment of women smallholder
farmers in a high prevalence area with the anti-hookworm drug albendazole and iron
supplementation will improve hookworm associated anemia. Further, regular treatment of
albendazole and iron supplementation will improve their work capacity when compared to a
control group
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Salmon, Margaret, M.D.
Collaborators:
Akeso Associates Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Eastern Congo Initiative HEAL Hospital, DRC