Trachoma trial: stopping antibiotics may be safe in Low-Risk areas

NCT ID NCT04185402

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at whether communities with low levels of trachoma (an eye infection that can cause blindness) can safely stop yearly antibiotic treatment. Over 3,900 people in Niger took part. Some communities stopped the annual azithromycin, while others continued for three more years. The goal was to see if stopping would cause the infection to return.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Programme National de Santé Oculaire (PNSO)

    Niamey, Niger

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