Giardiosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of both sexes, with 19 years or older, with gastrointestinal symptoms as diarrhea, pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bloating or hivesand, a confirmatory diagnosis of Giardiosis who attend an outpatient clinic at the Institute of Gastroenterology and agree to participate in the study, written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with: 1. Other parasites 2. Anemia 3. Decompensated chronic diseases 4. Diagnosed neoplasms 5. Pregnant or lactating women 6. Hypersensitivity to the study drug
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Clinical Cure (absence of gastrointestinal symptom) or clinical improvement (improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms). Measurement time: 10, 17 and, 27 days of treatment. 2. Microbiological Cure (Negativization of the parasite study). Measurement time: 10, 17 and, 27 days of treatment. 3. Clinical and Microbiological Healing (When both conditions are fulfilled). Measurement time: 10, 17 and, 27 days of treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Treatment time to achieve healing (Days from randomization until Clinical and Microbiological Healing). Measurement time: 10, 17 and 27 days of treatment | — |
Countries
Cuba
Contacts
Gastroenterology Institute