One pill to fight sleeping sickness in kids
NCT ID NCT05433350
First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a single oral dose of a drug called acoziborole in children aged 1 to 14 with sleeping sickness (g-HAT). The goal was to see if this simple pill could safely and effectively treat the disease, replacing current treatments that require painful injections and hospital stays. If successful, it could make treatment much easier for children in remote African communities.
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Locations
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CDTC Katanda
Katanda, East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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General Hospital of Bandundu
Bandundu Province, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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General Referral Hospital of Dubreka
Dubréka, Guinea
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HGR Bagata
Bagata, Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hospital of Masi-Manimba
Masi-Manimba, Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Hôpital Général de Dipumba
Mbuji-Mayi, East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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