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Phase 2Completed· 295 enrolled
Drug / intervention
KAF156 +2 moredrug
Likely dose
KAF156 100 mgfrom record
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NCT04546633Phase 2Completed

A Phase 2 Interventional, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label Study in Three Age-descending Cohorts to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of KAF156 and Lumefantrine-SDF Combination in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria in a Pediatric Population

Novartis Pharmaceuticals·interventional·Posted Sep 14, 2020·Updated May 7, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating KAF156, LUM-SDF, and 1 other intervention for Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria. Completed, enrolled 295 participants across 9 sites in 5 countries.

Detailed Summary

This study aimed to determine the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the investigational drug KAF156 in combination with a solid dispersion formulation of lumefantrine (LUM-SDF) in pediatric patients (6 months to \< 18 years of age) with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. There is an unmet medical need for anti-malarial treatment with a new mechanism of action to reduce the probability of developing resistance.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesBurkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Mali, Republic of the Congo

Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 14, 2020
Enrollment StartFeb 16, 2021
Primary CompletionAug 13, 2024
Study CompletionAug 28, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.5 yearsPosted 5.8 years ago

Interventions

KAF156drug

Provided as 100 mg tablets, to be taken QD 2 or 3 Days in combination with LUM-SDF, dose is based on body weight

LUM-SDFdrug

Provided as 120 mg or 240 mg powder in sachet, to be taken QD 2 or 3 Days in combination with KAF156, dose is based on body weight

Coartemdrug

Coartem® (Artemether/Lumefantrine dispersible tablets 20/120mg in blister pack) (for Cohorts 1 and 2), dose is based on body weight