New hope for kids with malaria: single-dose drug may stop relapse

NCT ID NCT07052162

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called tafenoquine in 30 children in Papua New Guinea who have vivax malaria. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body and if it can safely prevent the malaria from coming back. Children will be monitored closely for side effects and drug levels in the blood.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Alexishafen Health Centre

    RECRUITING

    Madang, Madang Province, MP511, Papua New Guinea

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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