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Artesunate

Phase 1

Falciparum Malaria | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Pfizer, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 25, 2010

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Trial Design

ACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment40

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Artesunate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00894374Bioequivalence Study Comparing Artesunate Tablet To Arsuamoon® Tablets (Guilin-China) In Healthy SubjectsFalciparum Malaria
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Study Comparing Artesunate Tablet To Arsuamoon® Tablets (Guilin-China) In Healthy Subjects
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

AUC and Cmax of active metabolite of artesunate
30-Aug-2009

Secondary Endpoints

Tolerability
30-Aug-2009
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Artesunate (Pfizer)EXPERIMENTAL -
Artesunate (Arsuamoon® Tablets Guilin-China)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Artesunate (Test)DRUGOral tablet, single dose, 1 x 100 mg
Artesunate (Comparator)DRUGOral tablet, single dose, 2 x 50 mg
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male and/or female subjects between the ages of 21 and 55 years, inclusive. * BMI of 18 to 30 kg/m2; and a total body weight \>45 kg (99 lbs). * An informed consent document signed and dated by the subject or a legally acceptable representative. Exclusion Criteria: *...

Countries:Singapore
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Frequently asked questions about Artesunate

What is Artesunate used for?

Artesunate is a small molecule being developed for the treatment of falciparum malaria, a severe form of malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as an investigational therapy for this infectious disease.

Who makes Artesunate?

Artesunate is being developed by Pfizer, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFE. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for falciparum malaria.

What phase is Artesunate in?

Artesunate is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 1 clinical trial has been completed, and the drug remains under investigation for falciparum malaria.

What clinical trials is Artesunate in?

Artesunate has one completed clinical trial, NCT00894374, a Phase 1 bioequivalence study comparing Artesunate tablets to Arsuamoon tablets in healthy subjects. The trial enrolled 40 participants in Singapore and was active-controlled, though it was not randomized or double-blinded.

Is Artesunate the same as Arsuamoon?

Artesunate is not the same as Arsuamoon, but they were compared in a clinical trial. Arsuamoon is a reference product manufactured by Guilin Pharmaceutical in China, used as an active control in the bioequivalence study of Artesunate tablets.