Oral pill trial for snakebite victims
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests an oral medication for people who have been bitten by a snake in the past 12 hours. The goal is to see if it can help reduce the effects of the venom.
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Who can take part
- You were bitten by a snake within the last 12 hours.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You live in the Amazonas region of Brazil or the Upper West region of Ghana.
- You are able to understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You are not currently taking blood thinners like warfarin, apixaban, or heparin.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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