Breakthrough malaria cure strategy aims to wipe out hidden liver parasites
NCT ID NCT05874271
Summary
This study tested a new strategy to completely cure vivax malaria, a type that can hide in the liver and cause relapses. Researchers first gave patients a simple finger-prick test to check for a genetic condition (G6PD deficiency) that makes the standard cure drug dangerous. Patients who were safe to take the drug then received a shorter, higher-dose treatment course to improve completion rates. The study involved 794 patients in Papua New Guinea and aimed to see if this new approach was practical, safe, and effective for real-world clinics.
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Locations
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Baro Clinic
Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
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Mugil Health Centre
Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
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Napapar Health Centre
Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
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Wirui Clinic
Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea