Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 2:23 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 2:23 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01122134
Brief Summary:
Intravenous artesunate is highly effective with rapid schizonticidal action and improved clinical outcome
Detailed Description:
The current first line treatment for severe malaria in Uganda is intravenous quinine with artemisinin derivatives as an alternative. Intravenous artesunate, a water soluble artemisinin derivative is more effective than quinine with faster schizonticidal action and improved clinical outcome. It is generally well tolerated and safe. This study aims is to assess the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety of IV artesunate in treatment of severe malaria in adults admitted to Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital, Uganda.
Study:
NCT01122134
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01122134