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Safety of KAE609 in Adults With Uncomplicated Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria.

A Phase 2 interventional study of KAE609 and Coartem in Malaria, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Completed at 9 sites in 5 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-10-11.

Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals (part of Novartis) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
188
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 20 studies in Malaria by Novartis Pharmaceuticals — 3 open to participants now, 3 under way, none of them phase 3. Malaria · Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Enrollment
5th of 17
188 · median 43
Started
2017
the only one that year
Phase 2
6 of 20
1 open now
Registered
9th of 20
by date

Among the 20 studies in Malaria by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, this one is the 5th largest by enrollment of the 17 interventional ones, is the only one that started in 2017, is one of 6 in phase 2, and was the 9th registered.

By phase

20 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.

Phase 16 · 0 open
Phase 2this study6 · 1 open
Phase 43 · 1 open
Phase 2/32 · 0 open
Observational1 · 0 open
Other kind1 · 1 open
Phase 31 · 0 open

By the year they started

First in 2001; this study’s year is marked. 1 started in 2017.

Size and results

Median enrollment 43 across the 17 interventional studies, 254 across the 2 observational. Of the 17 that completed or were terminated, 8 (47%) have results posted.

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Study summary

KAE609 will be evaluated primarily for hepatic safety of single and multiple doses in sequential cohorts with increasing doses.This study aims to determine the maximum safe dose of the investigational drug KAE609 in malaria patients.

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Conditions studied

  • Malaria

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Keywords

  • uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria.
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Eligibility criteria

KEY Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male and female patients ≥ 18 years with a body weight ≥ 45 kg.
  2. Microscopic confirmation of acute uncomplicated P. falciparum using by Giemsa-stained thick film.
  3. P. falciparum parasitaemia of 500 to 50 000 parasites/µL.
  4. Axillary temperature ≥ 37.5ºC or oral/tympanic/rectal temperature ≥ 38.0ºC; or history of fever during the previous 24 hours.
  5. Written must be obtained before any study assessment is performed. If the patient is unable to write, then a witnessed consent according to local ethical standards is permitted.

KEY Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Mixed Plasmodium infections.
  2. Signs and symptoms of severe malaria according to World Health Organization (WHO) 2016 criteria (WHO 2016).
  3. Known liver abnormalities, liver cirrhosis (compensated or decompensated), known active or history of or C (testing not required), known gallbladder or bile duct disease, acute or chronic pancreatitis.
  4. Clinical or laboratory evidence of any of the following:
  5. /ALT > 1.5 x the (ULN), regardless of the level of total
  6. AST/ALT > 1.0 and ≤ 1.5 x ULN and total bilirubin is > ULN
  7. Total bilirubin > 2 x ULN, regardless of the level of AST/ALT
  8. History of photodermatitis/increased sensitivity to sun.
  9. Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.
  10. Known disturbances of electrolyte balance, e.g. hypokalemia, hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia.
  11. Moderate to severe anemia ( level \<8 g/dL).

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Terms in these criteria, in plain language(6)

Underlined terms in the criteria open these too. Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.

Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

Hepatitis B tests

Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. These are separate tests: HBsAg positive usually means a current infection (a recent vaccination can briefly cause it too); total anti-HBc (HBcAb) positive means an infection now or in the past; HBV DNA measures how much virus is in the blood.

Some studies accept a past infection if HBV DNA is undetectable, sometimes with antiviral medicine during the study. Check what this study allows.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

ULN (upper limit of normal)

The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.

“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

Hemoglobin (Hb)

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
188 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 1: KAE609 10 mg Single Dose (SD)

    KAE609 10 mg once daily (QD) for 1 day

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 2:KAE609 25 mg SD

    KAE609 25 mg once daily (QD) for 1 day

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 3:KAE609 10 mg 3 Days

    KAE609 10 mg (QD) for 3 days

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 4:KAE609 50 mg SD

    KAE609 50 mg once daily (QD) for 1 day

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 5:KAE609 25 mg 3 Days

    KAE609 25 mg once daily (QD) for 3 days

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 6:KAE609 75 mg SD

    KAE609 75 mg once daily (QD) for 1 day

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 7:KAE609 50 mg 3 Days

    KAE609 50 mg once daily (QD) for 3 days

    Drug: KAE609

  • Experimental
    Treatment arm 8: KAE609 150 mg SD

    KAE609 150 mg once daily (QD) for 1 day

    Drug: KAE609

  • Active comparator
    Treatment arm 9: Coartem Control

    Coartem® control

    Drug: Coartem

Interventions

  • DrugKAE609

    Exploration of different doses of KAE609 to establish safety profile.

    Also known as: Cipargamin

  • DrugCoartem

    Control Arm

    Also known as: Artemether Lumefantrine

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With at Least 2 CTCAE Grades Increase From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

    The occurrence of at least 2 CTCAE grades increase from baseline in ALT or AST during the 4 weeks study period was evaluated to characterize hepatic safety aspects of single and multiple ascending doses of KAE609 in adult malaria subjects for treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum. If 2 patients in a 10 patient cohort (Cohorts 1 and 2) or 3 patients in a 20 patient cohort (Cohorts 3, 4 and 5) had at least 2 CTCAE grades increase from Baseline in ALT or AST, recruitment was suspended and a review of liver safety (and any other relevant data) by safety review committee was initiated. Any further progression of the study was based on the decision by the safety review committee.

    Time frame: Day 29

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Corrected and Uncorrected Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at Day 15 and Day 29

    PCR-corrected and PCR-uncorrected were evaluated at Days 15 and 29 (i.e., 14 and 28 days post-dose). The presence of parasitaemia after 7 days due to reinfection was considered as PCR-corrected ACPR. Missing blood smear data at Day 15 visit and thereafter were not considered as responder for the visit unless there was a later blood smear test indicating no parasitaemia.

    Time frame: Day 15, Day 29

  2. Parasite Clearance Time (PCT)

    Parasite Clearance Time (PCT) is defined as the time from the first dose until the first total and continued disappearance of asexual parasite forms which remained at least a further 48 hours. In case a patient received rescue medication before (parasite) clearance, the time to event was censored at the first use of rescue medication.

    Time frame: Day 29

  3. Fever Clearance Time (FCT)

    Fever Clearance Time (FCT) is defined as the time from the first dose until the first time the axillary body temperature decreased below and remained below 37.5°C axillary or 38.0°C oral/tympanic/rectal for at least a further 24 hours. In case a patient received rescue medication before (fever) clearance, the time to event was censored at the first use of rescue medication.

    Time frame: Day 29

  4. Time to Recrudescence and Reinfection at Study Day 29

    Time to recrudescence is calculated from the date of first study medication to the date of first event. Participants without recrudescence/reinfection after Day 7 are censored at the time of treatment failure or at the time of last parasite assessment if no treatment failure occured.

    Time frame: Day 29

  5. Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax)

    Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax)

    Time frame: Day 1, Day 3

  6. Tmax

    Tmax

    Time frame: Day 1, Day 3

  7. AUC0-24

    AUC0-24

    Time frame: Day 1, Day 3

  8. Half-life (T^1/2)

    Half-life (T\^1/2)

    Time frame: Upto day 15 post dose

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Results

Posted Sep 25, 2020

Participant flow

This study was conducted in 10 centers in 5 countries: Mali (2), Uganda (3), Ghana (2), Gabon (1), Rwanda (2).

Treatment Phase
Participant flow — Treatment Phase
MilestoneKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Started101012202220212251
Completed91012202119212251
Not completed100011000
Withdrew: Technical problems000010000
Withdrew: Subject/guardian decision100001000
Follow-Up Phase
Participant flow — Follow-Up Phase
MilestoneKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Started91012202119212251
Completed91012202119202250
Not completed000000101
Withdrew: Subject/guardian decision000000101

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With at Least 2 CTCAE Grades Increase From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

The occurrence of at least 2 CTCAE grades increase from baseline in ALT or AST during the 4 weeks study period was evaluated to characterize hepatic safety aspects of single and multiple ascending doses of KAE609 in adult malaria subjects for treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum. If 2 patients in a 10 patient cohort (Cohorts 1 and 2) or 3 patients in a 20 patient cohort (Cohorts 3, 4 and 5) had at least 2 CTCAE grades increase from Baseline in ALT or AST, recruitment was suspended and a review of liver safety (and any other relevant data) by safety review committee was initiated. Any further progression of the study was based on the decision by the safety review committee.

Time frame:
Day 29
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Number of Participants With at Least 2 CTCAE Grades Increase From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Percentage of ParticipantsKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Number of Participants With at Least 2 CTCAE Grades Increase From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)11.1 (0.3 to 48.2)0 (0.0 to 30.8)0 (0.0 to 26.5)0 (0.0 to 16.8)0 (0.0 to 16.1)0 (0.0 to 17.6)0 (0.0 to 16.1)4.5 (0.1 to 22.8)3.9 (0.5 to 13.5)
Statistical analysis
  • KAE609 10 mg SD · Fisher Exact · p = 0.3912-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 10 mg QD 3 Days · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 25 mg SD · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 25 mg QD 3 Days · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 50 mg SD · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 50 mg QD 3 Days · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 75 mg SD · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
  • KAE609 150 mg SD · Fisher Exact · p = 12-sided p-value results from Fisher exact test for each KAE609 treatment group compared to Pooled Coartem
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Corrected and Uncorrected Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at Day 15 and Day 29

PCR-corrected and PCR-uncorrected were evaluated at Days 15 and 29 (i.e., 14 and 28 days post-dose). The presence of parasitaemia after 7 days due to reinfection was considered as PCR-corrected ACPR. Missing blood smear data at Day 15 visit and thereafter were not considered as responder for the visit unless there was a later blood smear test indicating no parasitaemia.

Time frame:
Day 15, Day 29
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Corrected and Uncorrected Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at Day 15 and Day 29
Percentage of ParticipantsKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Day 15: PCR corrected90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)83.3 (51.59 to 97.91)95.0 (75.13 to 99.87)95.2 (76.18 to 99.88)84.2 (60.42 to 96.62)90.5 (69.62 to 98.83)77.3 (54.63 to 92.18)96.1 (86.54 to 99.52)
Day 15: PCR uncorrected90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)83.3 (51.59 to 97.91)95.0 (75.13 to 99.87)95.2 (76.18 to 99.88)84.2 (60.42 to 96.62)85.7 (63.66 to 96.95)77.3 (54.63 to 92.18)96.1 (86.54 to 99.52)
Day 29: PCR corrected80.0 (44.39 to 97.48)90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)83.3 (51.59 to 97.91)90.0 (68.30 to 98.77)85.7 (63.66 to 96.95)73.7 (48.80 to 90.85)81.0 (58.09 to 94.55)68.2 (45.13 to 86.14)94.1 (83.76 to 98.77)
Day 29: PCR uncorrected80.0 (44.39 to 97.48)90.0 (55.50 to 99.75)66.7 (34.89 to 90.08)80.0 (56.34 to 94.27)81.0 (58.09 to 94.55)68.4 (43.45 to 87.42)71.4 (47.82 to 88.72)59.1 (36.35 to 79.29)92.2 (81.12 to 97.82)
SecondaryParasite Clearance Time (PCT)

Parasite Clearance Time (PCT) is defined as the time from the first dose until the first total and continued disappearance of asexual parasite forms which remained at least a further 48 hours. In case a patient received rescue medication before (parasite) clearance, the time to event was censored at the first use of rescue medication.

Time frame:
Day 29
Reported as:
Mean · Hours
Parasite Clearance Time (PCT)
HoursKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Parasite Clearance Time (PCT)26.8 ± 5.4427.7 ± 4.9614.0 ± 2.6311.4 ± 1.8211.1 ± 1.589.8 ± 0.978.7 ± 0.978.0 ± 1.0936.2 ± 3.72
SecondaryFever Clearance Time (FCT)

Fever Clearance Time (FCT) is defined as the time from the first dose until the first time the axillary body temperature decreased below and remained below 37.5°C axillary or 38.0°C oral/tympanic/rectal for at least a further 24 hours. In case a patient received rescue medication before (fever) clearance, the time to event was censored at the first use of rescue medication.

Time frame:
Day 29
Reported as:
Mean · Hours
Fever Clearance Time (FCT)
HoursKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Fever Clearance Time (FCT)3.9 ± NA2.0 ± 0.02NA ± NA22.0 ± 14.032.4 ± 0.937.2 ± 1.475.7 ± 2.029.9 ± 3.8813.0 ± 4.29
SecondaryTime to Recrudescence and Reinfection at Study Day 29

Time to recrudescence is calculated from the date of first study medication to the date of first event. Participants without recrudescence/reinfection after Day 7 are censored at the time of treatment failure or at the time of last parasite assessment if no treatment failure occured.

Time frame:
Day 29
Reported as:
Number · Event probability
Time to Recrudescence and Reinfection at Study Day 29
Event probabilityKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem Control
Recrudescence12.5 (1.86 to 61.30)10.0 (1.47 to 52.70)16.7 (4.45 to 51.83)10.0 (2.60 to 34.40)16.0 (5.42 to 41.93)26.3 (11.90 to 52.11)15.9 (5.40 to 41.67)32.5 (16.93 to 56.43)2.4 (0.34 to 15.72)
Reinfection——25.0 (6.91 to 68.52)14.3 (3.78 to 46.06)5.0 (0.72 to 30.53)10.0 (1.47 to 52.70)10.3 (2.67 to 35.25)13.3 (3.51 to 43.61)2.4 (0.34 to 15.72)
SecondaryMaximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax)

Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax)

Time frame:
Day 1, Day 3
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL
Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax)
ng/mLKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SD
Day 1179 ± 38.2185 ± 51.2379 ± 42.1503 ± 44.3773 ± 32.4828 ± 35.41270 ± 41.32360 ± 28.5
Day 3—235 ± 37.0—655 ± 27.9—1210 ± 30.7——
SecondaryTmax

Tmax

Time frame:
Day 1, Day 3
Reported as:
Median · Hour
Tmax
HourKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SD
Day 14.00 (1.02 to 12.10)3.92 (1.03 to 6.17)4.01 (2.00 to 8.33)4.25 (2.00 to 23.80)4.12 (1.97 to 10.00)4.12 (2.00 to 6.13)6.01 (3.97 to 12.30)8.07 (1.00 to 24.10)
Day 3—52.7 (50.00 to 60.60)—52.1 (49.90 to 59.60)—52.0 (50.00 to 60.50)——
SecondaryAUC0-24

AUC0-24

Time frame:
Day 1, Day 3
Reported as:
Geometric mean · h*ug/mL
AUC0-24
h*ug/mLKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SD
Day 12.77 ± 48.92.59 ± 38.05.14 ± 52.58.39 ± 45.111.6 ± 37.715.6 ± 27.221.4 ± 41.540.4 ± 26.6
Day 3—3.90 ± 38.5—10.9 ± 29.7—21.6 ± 31.3——
SecondaryHalf-life (T^1/2)

Half-life (T\^1/2)

Time frame:
Upto day 15 post dose
Reported as:
Mean · Hour
Half-life (T^1/2)
HourKAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SD
Day 124.4 ± 8.7018.5 ± 6.2435.1 ± 13.917.4 ± 3.2731.5 ± 17.432.8 ± 5.0525.3 ± 8.9429.9 ± 12.5
Day 3—32.4 ± 14.8—30.1 ± 14.0—29.9 ± 22.0——

Adverse events

Collected over All AEs reported in this record are treatment emergent AEs, collected from date of First Patient First Treatment until the completion of the safety follow-up ( 30 days after the Last Patient Last Treatment ) up to approximately 2 years.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
KAE609 10mg SD0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)9/10 (90%)
KAE609 10mg QD@3 Days0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)8/10 (80%)
KAE609 25mg SD0/12 (0%)0/12 (0%)10/12 (83.3%)
KAE609 25mg QD@3 Days0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)10/20 (50%)
KAE609 50mg SD0/21 (0%)0/21 (0%)9/21 (42.9%)
KAE609 50mg QD@3 Days0/19 (0%)1/19 (5.3%)16/19 (84.2%)
KAE609 75mg SD0/21 (0%)2/21 (9.5%)15/21 (71.4%)
KAE609 150mg SD0/22 (0%)1/22 (4.5%)12/22 (54.5%)
Pooled Coartem0/51 (0%)1/51 (2%)25/51 (49%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventKAE609 10mg SDKAE609 10mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 25mg SDKAE609 25mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 50mg SDKAE609 50mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 75mg SDKAE609 150mg SDPooled Coartem
Blood bilirubin increasedInvestigations0/100/100/120/200/211/190/210/221/51
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/100/100/120/200/210/191/210/220/51
Blood alkaline phosphatase increasedInvestigations0/100/100/120/200/210/191/210/220/51
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/100/100/120/200/210/190/211/220/51
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventKAE609 10mg SDKAE609 10mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 25mg SDKAE609 25mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 50mg SDKAE609 50mg QD@3 DaysKAE609 75mg SDKAE609 150mg SDPooled Coartem
HeadacheNervous system disorders3/105/101/121/202/212/195/210/229/51
MalariaInfections and infestations1/100/102/124/204/215/195/219/221/51
Treatment failureGeneral disorders0/101/103/121/200/211/190/210/222/51
InfluenzaInfections and infestations0/100/100/121/200/213/192/213/222/51
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/100/101/121/201/212/190/210/221/51
LeukopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/101/100/120/200/210/190/210/220/51
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders1/100/100/120/200/210/191/210/221/51
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders1/100/101/120/200/210/191/210/223/51
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders0/101/100/120/200/210/190/210/220/51
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders1/100/100/120/200/210/190/210/220/51

Baseline characteristics

Randomized set (RAN)

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)KAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem ControlTotal
Mean31.5 ± 10.4835.4 ± 13.2533.0 ± 14.9631.9 ± 10.6733.9 ± 12.5626.4 ± 7.1828.2 ± 10.2530.6 ± 12.5726.2 ± 9.0729.7 ± 11.07
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)KAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem ControlTotal
Female2681198561873
Male84491312161633115
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)KAE609 10 mg SDKAE609 10 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 25 mg SDKAE609 25 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 50 mg SDKAE609 50 mg QD 3 DaysKAE609 75 mg SDKAE609 150 mg SDPooled Coartem ControlTotal
Black or African American101012202220212251188
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Study locations

9 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Lambarene, Gabon
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Kintampo, Ghana
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Navrango, Ghana
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Bamako, Mali
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Sotuba, Mali
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Kigali, Rwanda
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Bushenyi, Uganda
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Kampala, Uganda
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Tororo, Uganda
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References and documents

Publications

  • Ndayisaba G, Yeka A, Asante KP, Grobusch MP, Karita E, Mugerwa H, Asiimwe S, Oduro A, Fofana B, Doumbia S, Jain JP, Barsainya S, Kullak-Ublick GA, Su G, Schmitt EK, Csermak K, Gandhi P, Hughes D. Hepatic safety and tolerability of cipargamin (KAE609), in adult patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria: a randomized, phase II, controlled, dose-escalation trial in sub-Saharan Africa. Malar J. 2021 Dec 20;20(1):478. doi: 10.1186/s12936-021-04009-1. PubMed 34930267 ↗
  • Schmitt EK, Ndayisaba G, Yeka A, Asante KP, Grobusch MP, Karita E, Mugerwa H, Asiimwe S, Oduro A, Fofana B, Doumbia S, Su G, Csermak Renner K, Venishetty VK, Sayyed S, Straimer J, Demin I, Barsainya S, Boulton C, Gandhi P. Efficacy of Cipargamin (KAE609) in a Randomized, Phase II Dose-Escalation Study in Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa With Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria. Clin Infect Dis. 2022 May 30;74(10):1831-1839. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab716. PubMed 34410358 ↗

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 11, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03334747
Collaborators
Wellcome Trust
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 7, 2017
Start date
Nov 16, 2017
Primary completion
Nov 23, 2019
Completion
Nov 23, 2019
Results posted
Sep 25, 2020
Last update
Oct 11, 2021

Study contacts

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
study director · Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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