This study was designed to determine the most effective and tolerable dose at the shortest dosing regimen of the investigational drug KAF156 in combination with a solid dispersion formulation of lumefantrine (LUM-SDF) in adult/adolescent and pediatric patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
There is unmet medical need for anti-malarial treatment with new mechanism of action to reduce probability of developing resistance, and for duration shorter than 3 days of treatment and/or reduced pill burden.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Part A: male and female patients ≥ 12 years and with a body weight ≥ 35.0 kg. Part B: after determining the effective/tolerated doses and regimens in adolescent and adult patients, male and female patients ≥ 2 and \< 12 years and with a body weight ≥ 10.0 kg will be included.
* Microscopic confirmation of P. falciparum by Giemsa-stained thick and thin films.
* P. falciparum parasitaemia of more than 1000 and less than 150 000 parasites/µL at the time of pre-screening (i.e., Study Visit 1).
* Axillary temperature ≥ 37.5 ºC or oral/tympanic/rectal temperature ≥ 38.3 ºC; or similar history of fever during the previous 24 hours (history of fever must be documented).
* Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed. If the patient is unable to read and write, then a witnessed consent according to local ethical standards is permitted. Patients \< 18 years old, who are capable of providing assent, must provide assent with parental/legal guardian consent or as per local ethical guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mixed Plasmodium infections.
* Signs and symptoms of severe malaria according to WHO (World Health Organization) 2015 criteria unless characterized by high parasitaemia only.
* Patients with concurrent febrile illnesses (e.g., typhoid fever).
* Severe vomiting, defined as more than 3 times in the 24 hours prior to inclusion in the study or severe diarrhea defined as more than 3 watery stools per day.
* Pregnant or nursing …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Part A and Part B: Number of Participants With Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Corrected Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at Day 29
Timeframe: 28 days post first dose
2
PK Run-in: Area Under the Blood Concentration-time Curve Over the Last 24 Hours After Treatment Dose (AUC0-24h) of KAF156