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Table 1 Patient and contact data recorded

From: The combined effect of chemoprophylaxis with single dose rifampicin and immunoprophylaxis with BCG to prevent leprosy in contacts of newly diagnosed leprosy cases: a cluster randomized controlled trial (MALTALEP study)

1

Personal data of patient and all selected contacts: name, year of birth, sex and relation of contact to the selected patient

2

Brief information regarding medical history of all contacts (liver disease, malignancies, HIV, TB, leprosy, pregnancy, vaccination status and medication use) to ensure that the participants have no contraindications for BCG vaccination or use of the medicine rifampicin

3

Results of physical examination on signs and symptoms of leprosy (including leprosy classification and WHO disability grade) and actions taken accordingly

4

Interventions: BCG vaccination, medication provided, blood sample taken

5

Record of any adverse reactions and actions taken accordingly

6

Report of follow up visits