One pill hope: new sleeping sickness treatment tested in kids

NCT ID NCT05433350

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a single dose of the experimental drug acoziborole in 35 children aged 1 to 14 with sleeping sickness (g-HAT). The goal was to see how the drug works in the body and if it is safe and effective. Researchers hope this oral treatment could replace older, more complex therapies and help prevent the disease from coming back in remote areas.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CDTC Katanda

    Katanda, East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • General Hospital of Bandundu

    Bandundu Province, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • General Referral Hospital of Dubreka

    Dubréka, Guinea

  • HGR Bagata

    Bagata, Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Hospital of Masi-Manimba

    Masi-Manimba, Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Hôpital Général de Dipumba

    Mbuji-Mayi, East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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