New short-course malaria cure could save thousands

NCT ID NCT05879224

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new way to cure vivax malaria, a type of malaria that can come back. Researchers gave a high daily dose of the drug primaquine for a short time, but only after a quick test to check for a genetic condition (G6PD deficiency) that could cause serious side effects. About 3000 people with vivax malaria in Indonesia took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical in real-world clinics.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Puskesmas Bhintuka

    Mimika, Special Region of Papua, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Hanura

    Hanura, Lampung, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Pasar Sentral

    Mimika, Special Region of Papua, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Tanjung Leidong

    Labuhanbatu, North Sumatra, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Timika

    Mimika, Special Region of Papua, Indonesia

  • Puskesmas Wania

    Mimika, Special Region of Papua, Indonesia

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