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Study identifier: NCT05478720 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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DON in Pediatric Cerebral Malaria

Condition: Malaria, Cerebral  ·  Sponsor: Douglas Postels, MD, MS

PhasePhase 1/Phase 2
Planned participants152
Who can joinAll sexes, 12 Months to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety of a single intravenous dose of DON in healthy adults, adults with uncomplicated malaria, and children 12 months-14 years old with clinically defined Cerebral Malaria. The main objectives are: * Evaluate the safety of a single intravenous dose of DON in healthy adults and adults with uncomplicated malaria ( Part 1) * Determine the safety of a single dose of DON in children 12 months-14 years old with World Health Organization (WHO) clinically defined CM (Part 2 :Cohort 1-4) * Determine the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of a single dose of DON in healthy adults, adults with uncomplicated malaria and children with CM (Part 1, and Cohorts 1-4 of Part 2) * Determine if administration of a single intravenous dose of DON as an adjunctive therapy in children with CM is associated with improved intracerebral blood flow dynamics on transcranial doppler (TCD) (Part 2 :Cohort 1-4) * Determine if administration of a single intravenous dose of DON as an adjunctive therapy in children with CM is associated with a reduction in brain volume score on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (Part 2 :Cohort 1-4) * Determine if administration of a single intravenous dose of DON as an adjunctive therapy in children with cerebral malaria is associated with changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern (Part 2 :Cohort 1-4) * Exploratory: Explore the metabolic mechanisms of action of adjunctive DON in children with CM Healthy adult participants wil…

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Talk to the study team

Yamikani Chimalizeni, MD  ·  +265 992 23 32 21  ·  ychimalizeni@medcol.mw

Alice Liomba  ·  +265 888 36 57 58  ·  wanguialice@gmail.com

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Locations (2)

Ndirande Research ClinicBlantyre, MalawiCompleted
Queen Elizabeth Central HospitalBlantyre, MalawiRecruiting

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