Malaria treatment study for children with severe anemia
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a malaria treatment called PDMC in children under 10 who are in the hospital with severe anemia or severe malaria. It aims to see if this treatment can help prevent further health problems.
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Who can take part
- You are a child under 10 years old.
- You are in the hospital with severe anemia (very low red blood cells) or severe malaria.
- You need a blood transfusion or strong malaria medicine (artesunate) during your hospital stay.
- You weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
- Your severe anemia is not due to trauma, cancer, a bleeding disorder, or sickle cell disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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