Real-World test of snake bite antivenom shows promise

NCT ID NCT03326492

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at how well a snake bite antivenom works and how safe it is when used in real hospitals in Cameroon. Researchers watched 474 patients over age 5 who came in for snake bites. They checked for side effects within 2 hours and tracked how well the antivenom stopped the venom's effects over 48 hours.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre des Urgences de Yaounde (CURY)

    Yaoundé, Cameroon

  • Hôpital Norvégien de N'Gaoundéré

    N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon

  • Hôpital Régional de Limbe

    Limbe, Cameroon

  • Hôpital Régional de N'Gaoundéré

    N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon

  • Hôpital Saint Malte de Njombe

    Njombé, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District d'Akonolinga

    Akonolinga, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Guider

    Guider, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Kolofata

    Kolofata, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Mora

    Mora, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Poli

    Poli, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Sa'a

    Sa'a, Cameroon

  • Hôpital de District de Tokombere

    Tokonbéré, Cameroon

  • Hôpital régional de Buea

    Buea, Cameroon

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