New malaria pill shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT07545681

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 study tests a new antimalarial drug called GSK3772701 in 70 adults with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. Participants receive different doses for 1 to 3 days to see if it is safe and clears the parasite. The goal is to find a new treatment option that could work against drug-resistant malaria.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

GSK3772701 (a pyrrolidinamide antimalarial drug)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for uncomplicated malaria, potentially helping to overcome drug resistance.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or fail to clear the infection effectively.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malaria Plasmodium falciparum malaria

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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