Short-course Benznidazole treatment to reduce Trypanosoma cruzi parasitic load in women of reproductive age (BETTY): a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial study protocol.

Author: AlthabeFernando, BelizánJose M, BergelEduardo, BerruetaMabel, BuekensPierre, CafferataMaría L, CapparelliEdmund V, CigandaÁlvaro, DanesiEmmaria, DumonteilEric, GibbonsLuz, GulayinPablo E, HerreraClaudia, KleinKaren, MomperJeremiah D, RossiSteven, SchijmanAlejandro G, ShafferJeffrey G, Sosa-EstaniSergio, StellaCandela B, ToscaniMaría A

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Original Abstract of the Article :
Retrospective observational studies suggest that transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi does not occur in treated women when pregnant later in life. The level of parasitemia is a known risk factor for congenital transmission. Benznidazole (BZN) is the drug of choice for preconceptional treatment to reduc...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7446054/

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Short-Course Benznidazole Treatment for Trypanosoma cruzi: A Promising Approach

This research delves into the complex world of [Chagas disease treatment], exploring the potential of [Short-course benznidazole] in [Reducing parasitic load]. The study uses [A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial study protocol] to investigate [The efficacy of a shorter treatment regimen]. The authors plan to uncover [Whether a short course of benznidazole is non-inferior to the standard 60-day regimen] and suggest that [This research could lead to improved treatment adherence] for [Patients with Chagas disease]. This study, like a caravan seeking a shorter route through the desert of [Chagas treatment], aims to [Optimize treatment outcomes] for [Patients].

Seeking a More Efficient Path: Short-Course Benznidazole Treatment

This study investigates the potential of [A shorter and lower dose] of [Benznidazole] in [Treating Chagas disease]. It's like finding a shortcut through a vast desert, aiming to [Improve efficiency and reduce travel time]. The study will [Compare the efficacy of short-course benznidazole] to [The standard 60-day regimen].

A More Accessible Oasis: Improving Treatment Adherence

This research could potentially lead to [Improved treatment adherence] for [Patients with Chagas disease]. It's like making a desert oasis more accessible, providing [More convenient access to treatment] for those who need it. The study hopes to [Reduce the burden of treatment] for [Patients], potentially leading to [Improved outcomes].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study is a promising step towards [Optimizing treatment] for [Chagas disease] by exploring the potential of [Short-course benznidazole]. It's a reminder that [The quest for effective and accessible treatment] is an ongoing journey in the desert of [Global health].

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-06-21
  2. Date Revised 2021-06-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

32831069

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7446054

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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