Clinical trials: Lymphatic Filariasis
Filariasis
Safety, Tolerability and PK of Multiple-ascending Doses of Emodepside
The study evaluates safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of emodepside, after administration as a Liquid Service Formulation (LSF), over 10 days, in healthy male caucasian subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT03383614
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Loiasis
Post-treatment Effects of Ivermectin (IVM) or Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) in Loiasis
Background: Loa loa is a small worm that infects people in West and Central Africa. It is spread by the bite of a fly. Adult worms live under the skin and can cause swelling in the arms, legs, and face.
- Trial name
- NCT01593722
- Testing
- Diethylcarbamazine, Ivermectin
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Onchocerciasis
Study to Assess Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity and How Oral ABBV-4083 Capsules When Given Alone or In Combination With Albendazole Capsules Moves in The Body of Adult Participants With Onchocerca Volvulus Infection
Onchocerciasis is a major public health problem in affected countries that causes disease-induced disability, and overall loss of economic productivity.
- Trial name
- NCT04913610
- Testing
- ABBV-4083, Albendazole
- Where
- 2 sites in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Filariasis
Relative Bioavailability Study of Emodepside IR-tablets and Solution
This study evaluates 2 new immediate release (IR)-tablet formulations of emodepside and they will be compared to the oral liquid service formulation (LSF) used in the FIH Single Ascending Dose study (DNDi-EMO-001 study) (CT.gov…
- Trial name
- NCT03383523
- Testing
- Emodepside (BAY 44-4400)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drugs for Neglected Diseases
Lymphatic Filariasis
Effect of Albendazole Dose on Treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis
This study is conducted in Kerala, India. It will determine whether a new treatment regimen of albendazole and diethylcarbamazine (DEC) for lymphatic filariasis can eliminate the disease more quickly than the standard regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT00511004
- Testing
- Albendazole, Diethylcarbamazine
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis
Repeat Ivermectin Mass Drug Administrations for Control of Malaria: a Pilot Safety and Efficacy Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether repeated ivermectin mass drug administrations to Burkinabé villagers, performed in three week intervals over the rainy-season, is well-tolerated and safe, and also effective in…
- Trial name
- RIMDAMAL (NCT02509481)
- Testing
- Ivermectin, Albendazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 2,712 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Lymphatic Filariasis
Disability and Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphatic Filariasis in Rural Southern India
According to the World Health Organization, lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic disease, is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT01629771
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Moxidectin for LF, Cote d'Ivoire (DOLF)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether moxidectin (Mox) will be more effective than ivermectin (IVM) when used in single-dose combination therapies for lymphatic filariasis (LF).
- Trial name
- NCT04410406
- Testing
- Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine, Albendazole
- Where
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Non-filarial Elephantiasis
An RCT to Evaluate the Effect of a New Skin Care Regimen on SBF in Those With Podoconiosis
An RCT (n=193) in two podoconiosis clinics in Ethiopia to evaluate the effectiveness of a research based skin management regimen compared to the current regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT02839772
- Testing
- Current skin care regimen plus 2% glycerine added to soaking water, Current skin care regimen
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hull
Onchocerciasis
Safety and Efficacy of IDA for Onchocerciasis
This DOLF study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of IDA treatment in persons with onchocerciasis when it is administered after pre-treatment with ivermectin to clear or greatly reduce microfilariae from the skin and…
- Trial name
- DOLF IDA/Oncho (NCT04188301)
- Testing
- IVM w/ ALB, Single dose of IDA, Three daily doses of IDA
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Onchocerciasis
Safety of a Single Dose of Moxidectin Compared With Ivermectin in Individuals Living in Onchocerciasis Endemic Areas and in Individuals Living in Onchocerciasis Endemic Areas With High Levels of Lymphatic Filariasis Co-endemicity Receiving Concomitant Albendazole
The purpose of this phase 3b study is to determine the safety of a single dose of moxidectin, compared to a single dose of ivermectin, in individuals living in onchocerciasis endemic areas and in individuals living in…
- Trial name
- NCT04311671
- Testing
- Moxidectin, Ivermectin, Albendazole
- Where
- 2 sites in Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 12,979 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medicines Development for Global Health
Lymphatic Filariasis
Efficacy of Higher Albendazole and Ivermectin Doses on Wuchereria Bancrofti Microfilarial Clearance in Malawi
Albendazole and ivermectin are currently used in combination for annual mass treatment of lymphatic filariasis in Africa. Although the drugs have been donated, the cost of such programmes is very high and has proven to be a major…
- Trial name
- FED (NCT01213576)
- Testing
- Albendazole 400mg and ivermectin 200mcg/kg, Albendazole and ivermectin, albendazole 800mg and ivermectin 400mcg/kg bi-annually
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Loiasis
Efficacy and Microfilaricidal Kinetics of Imatinib for the Treatment of Loa Loa
Background: Many people who live in west or central Africa are at risk for infection from a very small worm called Loa loa. This infection is acquired through the bite of a fly. Baby worms called microfilariae live in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02644525
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Loiasis
Loiasis Cross-reactive Antigenemia and Treatment-related Adverse Events
This study seeks to determine which Loa loa antigens are released into circulation when infected individuals are treated with ivermectin.
- Trial name
- NCT05085665
- Testing
- Ivermectin
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Loiasis
Reslizumab to Prevent Post-treatment Eosinophilia in Loiasis
Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) treatment of Loa loa infection is complicated by the development of severe adverse reactions that are correlated with the number of circulating microfilariae in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT01111305
- Testing
- Reslizumab, Diethylcarbamazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Onchocerciasis
A Pharmacokinetic and Safety Study of Moxidectin to Identify an Optimal Dose for Treatment of Children 4 to 11 Years
The primary purpose of this study is to determine a dose of moxidectin for children 4 to 11 years that is equivalent to an 8 mg dose administered for treatment of onchocerciasis in people 12 years and over.
- Trial name
- NCT03962062
- Testing
- Moxidectin
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Medicines Development for Global Health
Helminthiasis, Filariasis
Field Studies on the Feasibility of Interrupting the Transmission of Soil-transmitted Helminths (STH)
Over 1.5 billion people are infected with soil-transmitted helminths (STH). Global STH guidelines recommend MDA (mass drug administration) of albendazole or mebendazole to targeted populations, including pre-school age children…
- Trial name
- NCT03014167
- Testing
- Albendazole
- Where
- 3 sites in Benin, India and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 357,716 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington