Snakebite envenomation

This study follows 600 people in Ethiopia who receive a new type of snakebite antivenom called Premium-PANAF. The antivenom is freeze-dried, so it does not need refrigeration, making it easier to use in remote clinics. Researchers want to see if it safely stops the effects of sna…

This pilot study is testing whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours of swallowing a poisonous substance can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children who have ingested a substance that charcoal can absorb will be rand…

This study will survey 32,000 households in Ghana and Rwanda to understand where snakebites happen most. Researchers will use GPS and computer models to create risk maps. The goal is to help health officials send antivenom to the areas that need it most and plan prevention effort…

This study tests whether a scoring tool, called the Snakebite Severity Score, can accurately predict which snakebite patients will develop serious complications like bleeding, nerve damage, or kidney injury. Researchers will enroll 220 adults with suspected snakebites in an India…

This study tests two first aid methods for snake bites: the standard pressure bandage and a simpler pressure pad. Twenty-four healthy volunteers will receive a mock venom injection in their hand or foot, and a gamma camera will track how fast it moves through the body. The goal i…