Current treatment regimens to prevent relapsing malaria are too long. A shorter higher dose treatment could improve treatment outcomes, but this needs to be balanced against increased risk of side effects. Recent data from a trial in children in Papua New Guinea (PNG) suggests a shortened treatment of 3 days is safe and effective. Our multicentre trial will assess the safety and efficacy of an ultra-short primaquine course. This trial is expected to directly influence global treatment policies.
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Incidence risk of any recurrent vivax parasitaemia within 4 months.
Timeframe: 4 Months