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Artemether-lumefantrine

Phase 3

Malaria | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 17, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment890

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Clinical trial landscape

Artemether-lumefantrine · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1
NCT00386763Efficacy and Safety of the Pediatric Formulation of Artemether- Lumefantrine in Children With Uncomplicated P. Falciparum Malaria.Malaria
COMPLETED890 Analytics
NCT00709969Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine Tablets in African Infants and Children With Uncomplicated P. Falciparum MalariaPlasmodium Falciparum Malaria
COMPLETED310 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of the Pediatric Formulation of Artemether- Lumefantrine in Children With Uncomplicated P. Falciparum Malaria.
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine Tablets in African Infants and Children With Uncomplicated P. Falciparum Malaria
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of patients free of parasites at day 28.
Adverse events, SAEs; hematology and biochemistry parameters; electrocardiogram; urine values; vital signs; physical neurological examinations; and neurological examinations
28 days
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Corrected 28 Day Parasitological Cure Rate
28 days

Number of participants with clearance of asexual parasites by day 7 after initiating study treatment without recrudescence at day 28, corrected for re-infection by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay.

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of patients free of parasites at 7 days and at 14 days
Time to clearance from parasites
Time to clearance of fever
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALArtemether-lumefantrine
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALOne Artemether-lumefantrine (COA566) dispersible tablet taken orally twice a day during 3 days. Infants age \>28 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Artemether-lumefantrineDRUG -
Artemether-lumefantrine (COA566)DRUGOne dispersible tablet taken orally twice a day during 3 days.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age RangeN/A to 12 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria: * male or female infants and children ≤12 years of age * body weight of ≥5 kg and \<35 kg, * with a confirmed diagnosis of uncomplicated malaria caused by the P. falciparum parasite Exclusion Criteria: * complicated malaria * persistent vomiting * malaria due to parasites othe...

Countries:BeninKenyaMaliMozambiqueTanzaniaNigeriaBurkina FasoRepublic of the CongoTogo
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Competitive Landscape -Malaria 6 trials

Frequently asked questions about Artemether-lumefantrine

What is Artemether-lumefantrine used for?

Artemether-lumefantrine is used for the treatment of malaria, specifically acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is being developed by Novartis AG for infectious disease indications including malaria and Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

What does Artemether-lumefantrine target?

Artemether-lumefantrine is a small molecule combination therapy that targets the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It is used to treat acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria by acting against the parasite that causes the infection.

Who makes Artemether-lumefantrine?

Artemether-lumefantrine is developed by Novartis AG, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. The drug is being investigated for the treatment of malaria and related Plasmodium falciparum infections.

What phase is Artemether-lumefantrine in?

Artemether-lumefantrine is in Phase 2 clinical development for acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials have been completed for this Phase 2 study.

What clinical trials is Artemether-lumefantrine in?

Artemether-lumefantrine has been studied in clinical trials including NCT00386763, a Phase 3 study in children with uncomplicated falciparum malaria, and NCT01619878, a Phase 2 trial in infants weighing less than 5 kg with acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

Is Artemether-lumefantrine the same as Coartem?

Artemether-lumefantrine is a fixed-dose combination of artemether and lumefantrine. It is known by the brand name Coartem, which is a widely used antimalarial medication. The drug is being studied for use in pediatric populations with malaria.