Laboratory Evaluation of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates/In-vitro Testing of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates
Recruiting
Observational Study
Malaria
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 25
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 7,476 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background:
\- Malaria is a disease that affects many people in African countries. It is caused by germs that are spread by mosquito bites. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated right away. Children younger than 5 and pregnant women are most at risk to get malaria. Researchers want to create a vaccine that will prevent malaria infection during pregnancy.
Objectives:
\- To create a vaccin…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
A study participant must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in this study:
* Pregnant women aged 15-25 years
* Able to provide consent for self
* Malaria positive by rapid diagnostic test (RDT)
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Severe anemia defined as HGB\<7 gr/dL, that may…
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