Simple malaria test in early pregnancy could save newborns
NCT ID NCT05757167
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether screening pregnant women for malaria with a highly sensitive rapid test during the first trimester, followed by treatment if positive, can improve newborn health. Over 2,000 women in malaria-prone areas will be compared to those receiving usual care. The goal is to reduce complications like low birth weight, preterm birth, and stillbirth.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High-sensitivity malaria rapid diagnostic test and artemether-lumefantrine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that early detection and treatment of malaria in pregnancy reduces serious complications like low birth weight and stillbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a single study in one region, and results may not apply everywhere. The test may not catch all infections, and the treatment has side effects.
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Locations
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Kinshasa School of Public Health
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya