Table 4. Parasitological cure rates (primary and secondary efficacy endpoints).
Phase 2a Pafuramidine 100 mg BID 5 days N = 32 | Phase 2b | Phase 2b-2 Pafuramidine 100 mg BID 10 days N = 30 | ||
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Pafuramidine 100 mg BID 5 days N = 40 | Pentamidine 4 mg/kg QD 7 days N = 41 | |||
24 hours | 93% (27/29)a | ND | ND | ND |
3 months | 93% (26/28) | 79% (31/39)a | 100% (40/40)a | 93% (26/28)a |
6 months | 85% (23/27) | 82% (31/38) | 97% (38/39) | 84% (21/25) |
12 months | 79% (19/24) | 83% (30/36) | 94% (34/36) | 84% (21/25) |
24 months | 67% (14/21) | 82% (27/33) | 97% (31/32) | 90% (19/21) |
BID = twice a day; QD = once daily; ND = not determined
a Primary efficacy endpoint