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Pharmacokinetics of Azithromycin in pregnancy

Measurement of the pharmacokinetic parameters of Azithromycin in pregnant women to evaluate its potential use in preventing malaria in this population.

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12607000442404
Enrollment
60
Registered
2007-08-31
Start date
2007-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Azihromycin 1.5g daily for two days in combination with with either: 1) Chloroquine 10mg/kg daily for three days -or- 2) Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine (SP) 25mg/1.25mg per kg as a single dose on the first day

Sponsors

Professor Tim M.E. Davis
Lead SponsorIndividual

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Prevention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
-2147483648 N/A to -2147483648 N/A
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Pregnancy Melanesian

Exclusion criteria

Severe malaria Severe anaemia Pregnancy associated complications

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026