Nifurtimox

Generic Name
Nifurtimox
Brand Names
Lampit
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H13N3O5S
CAS Number
23256-30-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
M84I3K7C2O
Background

Chagas disease, caused by a parasite known as Trypanosoma cruzi (T.cruzi), is a vector-transmitted disease affecting animals and humans in the Americas. It is commonly known as American Trypanosomiasis.
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Indication

Nifurtimox is indicated in pediatric patients under 18 weighing at least 2.5 kg. Continued approval of this drug for this indication is dependent upon confirmatory clinical trial results.

Associated Conditions
Chagas Disease
Associated Therapies
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New Therapies and Biomarkers for Chagas Infection

First Posted Date
2019-06-11
Last Posted Date
2024-07-17
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas, El Paso
Target Recruit Count
450
Registration Number
NCT03981523
Locations
🇧🇴

Platform for the Comprehensive Care of Patients with Chagas Disease, Sucre, Bolivia

CHICAMOCHA 3 - Equivalence of Usual Interventions for Trypanosomiasis (EQUITY)

First Posted Date
2015-02-24
Last Posted Date
2017-07-21
Lead Sponsor
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
Target Recruit Count
500
Registration Number
NCT02369978
Locations
🇨🇴

Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander - Clínica Ardila Lulle (FOSCAL), Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia

Pivotal Study of Fexinidazole for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Stage 2

First Posted Date
2012-09-14
Last Posted Date
2018-02-20
Lead Sponsor
Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Target Recruit Count
394
Registration Number
NCT01685827
Locations
🇨🇬

CRT (Centre de Réference et de Traitement) Dipumba, Dipumba general hospital, Mbuji Mayi, East Kasai, Congo

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HGR ISANGI hospital, Isangi, Province Orientale, Congo

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Masi Manimba Hospital, Masi Manimba, Bandundu - DRC, Congo

and more 7 locations

Study of Nifurtimox to Treat Refractory or Relapsed Neuroblastoma or Medulloblastoma

First Posted Date
2008-01-25
Last Posted Date
2024-08-06
Lead Sponsor
Giselle Sholler
Target Recruit Count
112
Registration Number
NCT00601003
Locations
🇺🇸

Connecticut Children's Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

and more 12 locations

Safety Study of Nifurtimox for Relapsed or Refractory Neuroblastoma

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2007-06-14
Last Posted Date
2009-10-23
Lead Sponsor
University of Vermont
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT00486564
Locations
🇺🇸

St. Louis University/Cardinal Glennon Childrens Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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University of Vermont/Vermont Children's Hospital, Burlington, Vermont, United States

Efficacy - Safety of Eflornithine-Nifurtimox Combination Versus Eflornithine to Treat Human African Trypanosomiasis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2005-09-07
Last Posted Date
2016-09-29
Lead Sponsor
Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Target Recruit Count
280
Registration Number
NCT00146627
Locations
🇨🇩

MSF-Belgium; PNLTHA, Epicentre, Isangi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

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PNLTHA, STI, Epicentre, Mbuyi Maji, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

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MSF-Holland, Nkayi, RoC, Congo

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