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Cipargamin

Phase 2

Severe Malaria | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Apr 9, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment254

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Cipargamin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04675931To Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and PK of Intravenous Cipargamin in Participants With Severe Plasmodium Falciparum MalariaSevere Malaria
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PHASE2COMPLETED
To Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and PK of Intravenous Cipargamin in Participants With Severe Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving at Least 90% Reduction in Plasmodium Falciparum (P. Falciparum) at 12 Hours
12 Hours

A blood draw was performed at each collection time point for parasitemia assessment.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Success at 48 Hours
48 Hours
Percentage of Participants With Individual Signs of Severe Malaria Over Time
Baseline to Day 29
Percentage of Participants Developing Hemolysis (Early and Delayed) After Treatment
Day 8 and Day 29
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IV Cipargamin 20 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received intravenous cipargamin 20 mg, as a minimum of two doses every 24 hours, not exceeding 3 doses followed by oral medication (Coartem®, twice daily \[b.i.d.\] for 3 days).
IV Cipargamin 40 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants received intravenous cipargamin 40 mg, as a minimum of two doses every 24 hours, not exceeding 3 doses followed by oral medication (Coartem®, twice daily \[b.i.d.\] for 3 days).
IV ArtesunateACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received IV artesunate according to label and followed by oral medication (Coartem® b.i.d. for 3 days).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CipargaminDRUGCipargamin, 20 mg or 40 mg, by intravenous administration of solution for injection
IV ArtesunateDRUGArtesunate, 2.4 mg/kg or 3 mg/kg, by intravenous administration of reconstituted solution
CoartemDRUGOral standard of care (Coartem tablets, dosed per weight, as per label)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Months to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * Cohort 1: Participants aged ≥ 12 years with moderately severe malaria as defined in (prostration and/or repeated vomiting) without presence of other signs of severe malaria (and with high P. falciparum parasitemia (60,000-250,000 parasites per µl) * Subsequent Cohorts 2 to ...

Countries:Burkina FasoCôte d’IvoireDemocratic Republic of the CongoKenyaMozambiqueRwandaUganda
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Frequently asked questions about Cipargamin

What is Cipargamin used for?

Cipargamin is an investigational small molecule being developed for severe malaria, specifically severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does Cipargamin target?

Cipargamin is a small molecule that targets the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, the cause of severe malaria. It is designed to treat infections by this parasite, though its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in available information.

Who makes Cipargamin?

Cipargamin is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker NVS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with severe malaria.

What phase is Cipargamin in?

Cipargamin is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug is not currently in active clinical trials.

What clinical trials is Cipargamin in?

Cipargamin has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT04675931. This trial evaluated the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of intravenous cipargamin in 254 participants with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria across multiple African countries.

Is Cipargamin the same as any other drug?

Cipargamin is not known to have alternative names. It is a distinct investigational compound developed by Novartis AG for the treatment of severe malaria, and no other names for this drug have been reported.