Hidden malaria: treating Low-Level infections may boost Kids' health

NCT ID NCT05567016

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at whether finding and treating low-density malaria infections (infections with very few parasites) in children can improve their health and well-being over time. 600 children in Tanzania, aged 6 months to 10 years, took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces illness, anemia, and malnutrition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kiwangwa and Fukayosi clinics

    Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Asymptomatic Infections malaria Persistent Infection Plasmodium falciparum malaria

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.