Could a cancer drug help beat malaria? new trial aims to find out
Disease control
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This study tests whether adding imatinib (a drug used for certain cancers) to the standard malaria treatment can clear the parasite faster and help stop drug resistance. About 1,100 adults with mild to moderate malaria will receive either the standard 3-day treatment or a shorter…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Victoria Biomedical Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 04:34 UTC