Post-exposure prophylaxis in leprosy (PEOPLE): a cluster randomised trial.
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Hasker Epco, Assoumani Younoussa, Randrianantoandro Andriamira, Ramboarina Stéphanie, Braet Sofie Marijke, Cauchoix Bertrand, Baco Abdallah, Mzembaba Aboubacar, Salim Zahara, Amidy Mohammed, Grillone Saverio, Attoumani Nissad, Grillone Sillahi Halifa, Ronse Maya, Peeters Grietens Koen, Rakoto-Andrianarivelo Mala, Harinjatovo Hanitra, Supply Philip, Snijders Rian, Hoof Carolien, Tsoumanis Achilleas, Suffys Philip, Rasamoelina Tahinamandranto, Corstjens Paul, Ortuno-Gutierrez Nimer, Geluk Annemieke, Cambau Emmanuelle, de Jong Bouke Catharina
Аннотация
METHODS: We did a cluster randomised study in 16 villages in Madagascar and 48 villages in Comoros. Villages were randomly assigned to four study arms and inhabitants were screened once a year for leprosy, for 4 consecutive years. All permanent residents (no age restriction) were eligible to participate and all identified patients with leprosy were treated with multidrug therapy (SDDR-PEP was provided to asymptomatic contacts aged ≥2 years). Arm 1 was the comparator arm, in which no PEP was provided. In arm 2, SDDR-PEP was provided to household contacts of patients with leprosy, whereas arm 3 extended SDDR-PEP to anyone living within 100 m. In arm 4, SDDR-PEP was offered to household contacts and to anyone living within 100 m and testing positive to anti-phenolic glycolipid-I. The main outcome was the incidence rate ratio (IRR) of leprosy between the comparator arm and each of the intervention arms. We also assessed the individual protective effect of SDDR-PEP and explored spatial associations. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03662022, and is completed.
FINDINGS: Between Jan 11, 2019, and Jan 16, 2023, we enrolled 109 436 individuals, of whom 95 762 had evaluable follow-up data. Our primary analysis showed a non-significant reduction in leprosy incidence in arm 2 (IRR 0·95), arm 3 (IRR 0·80), and arm 4 (IRR 0·58). After controlling for baseline prevalence, the reduction in arm 3 became stronger and significant (IRR 0·56, p=0·0030). At an individual level SDDR-PEP was also protective with an IRR of 0·55 (p=0·0050). Risk of leprosy was two to four times higher for those living within 75 m of an index patient at baseline.
INTERPRETATION: SDDR-PEP appears to protect against leprosy but less than anticipated. Strong spatial associations were observed within 75 m of index patients. Targeted door-to-door screening around index patients complemented by a blanket SDDR-PEP approach will probably have a substantial effect on transmission.
FUNDING: European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership.
TRANSLATION: For the French translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.