Malaria
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. consenting patients aged 18 years and above 2. Patients with symptoms and signs of uncomplicated malaria 3. Demonstration of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in thick and thin blood film 4. Parasite density between 1,000 and 200,000 trophozoites/microlitre of blood
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Elderly patients greater than 65 years of age 2. pregnant women 3. Patients with severe malaria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparative reduction in parasite density with Artemether Lumefantrine | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety profile as determined by the renal and liver function tests and hematological parameters | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Senior Registrar in Family Medicine