At a glance
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A Phase III Comparative (Double-blind, Double-dummy) Randomised, Multi-centre Study to Assess the Efficacy of Pyronaridine Artesunate (180:60mg) Versus Coartem® (Artemether Lumefantrine) in Children & Adult Patients With Falciparum Malaria
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Pyronaridine artesunate and Coartem® (artemether lumefantrine) for Malaria. Completed, enrolled 1,272 participants across 10 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
The primary objective of this phase III study is to compare the efficacy and safety of the fixed combination of pyronaridine artesunate (Pyramax®, PA) with that of Coartem® (artemether lumefantrine, AL) in children and adults with uncomplicated P falciparum malaria in Africa and South East Asia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Oral PA (180:60mg tablets) once a day plus AL-placebo (twice a day) for 3 consecutive days (Day 0, 1, and 2)
AL (20:120mg tablets) twice a day plus PA-placebo (once a day) for 3 consecutive days (Day 0, 1, and 2)