Clinical trials: Helminth Infection
Cirrhosis, Liver, Metagonimiasis
Synbiotics Interventions for Managing Cirrhosis and Its Complications
Background Liver cirrhosis is commonly accompanied by intestinal dysbiosis and metabolic defects. Many clinical trials have shown microbiota-targeting strategies represent promising interventions for managing cirrhosis and its…
- Trial name
- NCT05687409
- Testing
- Entecavir 0.5 mg, A 10-g packet of lactulose oral solution and three capsules of probiotics, A 10-g packet of glucose oral solution and three capsules of starch
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
W. Bancrofti Filariasis
Research for Elim of Filariasis
Wuchereria bancrofti, is a mosquito-transmitted parasite that causes deforming lymphatic filariasis in the tropics. Improved treatment methods have led to new thinking that it should be possible to interrupt transmission and…
- Trial name
- NCT00145223
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Integrated Control of Malaria and Polyparasitism
Worm Infestation and Child Health in Zimbabwe
The main objective of the project was to determine the effect of integrated school based deworming and health education on prevalence and morbidity due to co-infection infection with schistosomiasis, STHs and malaria among…
- Trial name
- Zimworms (NCT01283165)
- Testing
- Health education intervention
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 1,303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Hookworm Disease, Hookworm Infection
Study of Co-administered Na-APR-1 (M74) and Na-GST-1 in Gabonese Children
Double blind, randomized, controlled, dose-escalation Phase 1 clinical trial in hookworm-exposed children aged 6 to 10 years living in the area of Lambaréné, Gabon.
- Trial name
- NCT02839161
- Testing
- Na-GST-1/Alhydrogel, Na-APR-1 (M74)/Alhydrogel, Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Where
- Gabon
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Helminthiasis, Tinea Capitis
Design and Clinical Evaluation of a School Meal With Deworming Properties
Intestinal parasites (IP) are among the world's neglected tropical diseases. Morbidity due to IPs is greatest in school-age children who typically have the highest burden of infection.
- Conditions
- Helminthiasis, Tinea Capitis, Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT02725255
- Testing
- Ujiplus, Albendazole, uji
- Volunteers
- 326 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenya Medical Research Institute
Strongyloidiasis, Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection
Evaluation of Strongyloidiasis in Ecuador: a fieLd Laboratory Accuracy Study
the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently committed to promote the control of strongyloidiasis within 2030 targets for STH control programmes.
- Trial name
- ESTRELLA (NCT04999774)
- Testing
- Different diagnostic tests
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 781 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar
Diseases of the Urinary System, Schistosomiasis Haematobia
Urinary Schistosomiasis Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine what causes some people to become sick, and others not, when they are infected with the parasite Schistosoma haematobium, also known as Bilharzia.
- Trial name
- NCT00138450
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 4,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency
Iron and Vitamin A in School Children
The WHO recommended intermittent iron supplementation as a strategy for prevention of anemia and iron deficiency among school age children.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency, Cognitive Development, Helminthic Infection
- Trial name
- IronVitA (NCT04137354)
- Testing
- Intermittent iron supplement, High-dose Vitamin A supplement
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 504 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Schistosomiasis
Introduction of Arpraziquantel Treatment for Schistosomiasis Control in Preschool-aged Children in Endemic Areas: A Small-scale Public Health Intervention Study
The proposed small-scale pilot studies are public health intervention studies implemented through established routine programs and services in the frame of the mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns in Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya and…
- Trial name
- ADOPTpilot (NCT06698510)
- Testing
- Arpraziquantel 150mg dispersible tablet
- Where
- 7 sites in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peter Steinmann
Hookworm Infection, Hookworm Disease
Na-GST-1/Alhydrogel With or Without CpG 10104 in Gabonese Adults
Na-GST-1 is a protein expressed during the adult stage of the Necator americanus hookworm life cycle that is thought to play a role in the parasite's degradation of host hemoglobin for use as an energy source.
- Trial name
- NCT03373214
- Testing
- Na-GST-1, CPG 10104
- Where
- Gabon
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Healthy Volunteers
First in Man Clinical Trial of Emodepside (BAY 44-4400)
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single ascending doses of emodepside (BAY 44-4400) in healthy male volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02661178
- Testing
- emodepside (BAY 44-4400)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Lymphatic Filariasis, Soil Transmitted Helminth Infections
Optimization of Mass Drug Administration With Existing Drug Regimens for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis
Approximately 3,500 people will participate per year. The study population will include females and males over 5 years of age who live in filariasis endemic areas. The study will be performed in Indonesia in B. timori and W.
- Trial name
- DOLF-Indo (NCT01905423)
- Testing
- Albendazole (annual), Diethylcarbamazine (annual), Albendazole (semiannual)
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 17,108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Sexually Transmitted Infections, Schistosoma Haematobium
Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Madagascar
A cross-sectional study of urogenital schistosomiasis and sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevalence and associated morbidity in a rural community in Madagascar.
- Trial name
- FGS/MGS/STI (NCT00713999)
- Testing
- Treatment with anti-STI and anti-schistosoma regimens
- Where
- Madagascar
- Volunteers
- 680 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Neurocysticercosis, Healthy
PET Imaging of Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors in Patients With Neurocysticercosis Using [C-11]PBR28
The purpose of this protocol is to measure peripheral benzodiazepine receptors in the brain using positron emission tomography (PET) and compare the imaging results between patients and healthy people.
- Trial name
- NCT00526916
- Testing
- [C-11]PBR28
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Possible Association of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa With Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis
Colorectal cancer (CRC) has the third highest cancer incidence in the world. There is mounting evidence that the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in colorectal carcinogenesis.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Metastatic, Intestinal Parasite, Protozoan Infections
- Trial name
- NCT03173001
- Testing
- Parasitological examination
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uzbekistan
Trachoma
Water Uptake for Health in Amhara Pilot
Trachoma is a blinding disease caused by ocular strains of Chlamydia trachomatis. The Carter Center and Proctor Foundation have been jointly conducting trachoma research in the Goncha Siso Enese woreda of Amhara for the past 8…
- Trial name
- WUHA (NCT02373657)
- Testing
- instruction in soap-making and hygiene education
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 4,068 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Schistosomiasis Haematobia
The Chinese-made Praziquantel for Treatment of Schistosoma Haematobium
Schistosomiasis remains an important parasitic disease in the tropics, special in Africa including Zanzibar. The WHO-recommended strategy to eliminate schistosomiasis involves large-scale treatment of affected populations through…
- Trial name
- NCT03133832
- Testing
- Companion Tablet
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases
Onchocerciasis, Epilepsy
Impact of a Bi-annual CDTI on the Incidence of Epilepsy in an Onchocerciasis-endemic Area
Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease associated with epilepsy, particularly in areas of high Onchocerciasis volvulus transmission.
- Trial name
- OAETanzania (NCT05749653)
- Testing
- Bi-annual CDTI
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 6,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
COPD Exacerbation Acute, Ascaris Lumbricoides Infection
Impact of A. Lumbricoides on Pulmonary Aspergillosis Development
The prevalence of ascariasis in COPD patients with and without concomitant pulmonary aspergillosis and in controls will be determined.
- Conditions
- COPD Exacerbation Acute, Ascaris Lumbricoides Infection, Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
- Trial name
- NCT05783544
- Testing
- Interleukin-1B, Interleukin-4, Interleukin-6
- Where
- Uzbekistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uzbekistan
Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst
VATS Versus Thoracotomy for Pulmonary Hydatid Disease
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive surgery and compare the outcomes with patients undergoing thoracotomy in treatment of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst. Disease : pulmonary hydatid cyst.
- Trial name
- VATS (NCT04412512)
- Testing
- VATS approach, Thoracotomy approach
- Where
- Morocco
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hassan II University