Health Condition 1: B741- Filariasis due to Brugia malayi
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Morbidity Management, Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation of Lymphatic Filariasis Patients: In the intervention arm, the following interventions will be carried out
A. Component I: Home-based primary care for lymphoedema management:
From the list of patients obtained from the district administration (LSG/PHC), 175patients will be selected for home-based care. Com
Sponsors
Indian Council of Medical Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients with Filarial Lymphoedema of the lower limbs (175 patients x 6 panchayaths) will be included in the study of which patients with lymphoedema stage III to VII according to the WHO Classification will be enrolled for the Compressive Decongestive Therapy (96 patients/ panchayath x 3 panchayaths)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Bedridden Patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Improved accessibility for lymphoedema management services through Community CDT Centres will result in improved quality of life for filariasis patients 2. Reduced number of ADL Attacks 3. Improved Quality of Life through customised footwearTimepoint: The primary outcome will be assessed at 3 months and 6 months from baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr K N Parameswara Panicker
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed