A PAMAfrica research consortium clinical trial of artemether-lumefantrine for treatment of malaria in newborn infants
Latest Information Update: 11 Mar 2020
At a glance
- Drugs Artemether/lumefantrine (Primary)
- Indications Malaria
- Focus Therapeutic Use
Most Recent Events
- 11 Mar 2020 New trial record
- 03 Mar 2020 According to an Novartis media release, this clinical trial will evaluate a novel formulation/ratio from Novartis of the current gold standard treatment artemether-lumefantrine will be tested in newborn infants weighing less than 5 kg or who are malnourished.
- 03 Mar 2020 According to an Novartis media release, the EDCTP awarded a new grant to new PAMAfrica research consortium led by Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). The consortium will support the development of new treatments for malaria in the most-at-risk populations, including babies, patients with severe malaria, and those with drug-resistant infections.The PAMAfrica research consortium will conduct three clinical trials, supporting efforts to build clinical capacity and train scientists across Africa.