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Laboratory Evaluation of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates/In-vitro Testing of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates
Led by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Updated on 2026-04-24
7476
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
674 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 vaccine that will prevent malaria infection during pregnancy. To assess possible vaccines using in-vitro tests with parasites taken from pregnant women. Eligibility: \- Pregnant women ages 15-25 Design: * The study site is an area in Mali, West Africa. * Participants: * Will have blood drawn. * Will give consent for the blood sample to be used for future research. * May have a physical exam. * Participants who have malaria or anemia will get treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Laboratory Evaluation of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates/In-vitro Testing of Pregnancy Malaria Vaccine Candidates
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women aged 15-25 years
- Able to provide consent for self
- Malaria positive by rapid diagnostic test (RDT)
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe anemia defined as hemoglobin less than 7 g/dL that could be worsened by blood draw
- Conditions that may increase risk to the volunteer as judged by the investigator
- Prior enrollment in this study during the same pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ouelessebougou Clinical Research Center
Bamako, Mali
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Research Team
M
Michal Fried, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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