Clinical trials: Parasitic Disease
Malaria
Stimulating Private Sector Malaria Control
Preliminary evidence from ongoing research provides strong indications that protecting farmers from malaria would be profitable for outgrowing agribusinesses in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Trial name
- Outgrowers (NCT01397851)
- Testing
- Insecticide-treated net (BASF Incerceptor)
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 81,597 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PATH
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
Malaria
Assessment of Biologic Parameters in Preparation for Future Malaria Vaccine Trials in Don gu Bougou, Mali
There are about 300-500 million cases of malaria worldwide each year, with 2-3 million deaths. Plasmodium falciparum, one of four types of malaria, is responsible for most of these deaths.
- Trial name
- NCT00341783
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 515 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Malaria, Severe Malaria
Monoclonal Antibodies in Children With Severe Anaemia or Severe Malaria to Prevent Malaria After Hospital Discharge
Background and rationale: Hospitalised children with severe anaemia remain at high risk of dying or requiring hospital readmission for at least 6 months after discharge.
- Conditions
- Malaria, Severe Malaria, Severe Anaemia, Post Discharge
- Trial name
- L9LS-pd (NCT07082205)
- Testing
- Antimalarial monoclonal antibodies, Dihydroartemisinin - Piperaquine (DP)
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Infections, Infection, Bacterial
Development and Validation of (Bio)Sensors for the Identification of Pathogens
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need to develop tests that are accurate, rapid, and inexpensive for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Conditions
- Infections, Infection, Bacterial, Infection Viral, Infection, Parasite
- Trial name
- NCT06548841
- Testing
- Nanobiotechnology platforms
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Malaria, Falciparum, Hookworm Infections
Iron Absorption and Utilization in Adolescents Infected With Malaria Parasites, Hookworms or Schistosoma
The aim of this study is to investigate the change in iron metabolism in relation to malaria and helminth infections using a stable isotope technique.
- Conditions
- Malaria, Falciparum, Hookworm Infections, Schistosoma Haematobium
- Trial name
- NCT01163877
- Testing
- Fe-57 orally, Fe-58 intravenously
- Where
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Malaria in Pregnancy, HIV Infections
Prevention of Pregnancy-associated Malaria in HIV-infected Women: Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis Versus Mefloquine
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis in prevention of malaria during pregnancy in HIV-infected women, compared to intermittent preventive treatment with mefloquine.
- Trial name
- PACOME (NCT00970879)
- Testing
- cotrimoxazole, mefloquine
- Where
- 5 sites in Benin
- Volunteers
- 430 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
Giardia Lamblia Infection
Anti-protozoal Effect of Steroid Hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone
20-hydroxyecdysone is an ecdysteroid hormone found in invertebrates and plants. 20-hydroxyecdysone exhibits a broad range of biological properties in various in vitro and in vivo models, including anabolic, antioxidant…
- Trial name
- NCT04827537
- Testing
- 20-hydroxyecdysone Oral, Metronidazole Oral
- Where
- Uzbekistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uzbekistan
Neurocysticercosis, Health Literacy
The Impact of Medical TV Drama in Improving Literacy on Neurocysticercosis
This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether exposure to a medical television drama improves knowledge of neurocysticercosis (NCC) among young adults.
- Conditions
- Neurocysticercosis, Health Literacy, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT07208656
- Testing
- Medical TV Drama Episode (House M.D.)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
Post Kala Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis
Miltefosine for Children With PKDL
Hypothesis: Primary hypothesis: 1. Oral treatment with Miltefosine in children with PKDL at allometric daily dose (based on body weight and height) for 12 weeks is safe with a cure rate of ≥95%. Secondary hypothesis: 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02193022
- Testing
- Miltefosine
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Scabies
Sensitivity of Self-collected Skin Sampling for Scabies: a Pilot Study
In this cross-sectional diagnostic study, healthy adults aged 18 and older with suspected, clinical, or confirmed scabies will be recruited.
- Trial name
- SCRAPE (NCT06546579)
- Testing
- Skin sampling
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Pediculosis Capitis, Head Louse Infestation
Cocamide DEA vs Permethrin for Head Lice
To assess the efficacy and safety of 10% Cocamide DEA and Lyclear creme rinse (permethrin1%) in the eradication of head lice. To assess the ability of each product to kill all viable ova and to assess patient acceptability of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02500524
- Testing
- Cocamide diethanolamine, Permethrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical Entomology Centre
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
Malaria, Malaria Prophylaxis
Boosting the Impact of SMC Through Simultaneous Screening and Treatment of Roommates
Malaria represents a major public health concern in sub-Sahara Africa. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is one of the largest preventive measures.
- Conditions
- Malaria, Malaria Prophylaxis, Mass Testing and Treatment
- Trial name
- SMC-RST (NCT04816461)
- Testing
- Amodiaquine Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamin administration, Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine, Standard HRP2-RDT
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 526 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Burkina Faso
Trypanosoma Cruzi Infection, Chagas Disease
New Therapies and Biomarkers for Chagas Infection
Chagas disease (CD) is an endemic zoonotic disease with a significant global impact. Current approved treatments for CD (benznidazole (BZN) and nifurtimox (NFX)) were developed in the 1970s with regimens and dosing intervals…
- Trial name
- TESEO (NCT03981523)
- Testing
- Benznidazole, Nifurtimox
- Where
- 3 sites in Bolivia
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Malaria
Efficacy of Three ACTs for the Treatment of Falciparum Malaria in Maradi Niger
Study treatments: Artemether-lumefantrine Artesunate-amodiaquine Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine Location: Maradi, Niger Principal Objective: To measure the clinical and parasitological efficacy of the three artemisinin…
- Trial name
- NCT01755559
- Testing
- Artesunate-amodiaquine, Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, Artemether-lumefantrine
- Where
- Niger
- Volunteers
- 663 people
- Sponsor
- Epicentre
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)
Malaria
Phase 1b Malaria Clinical Trial Using Argemone Mexicana in Healthy Adults in Mali
The main objective is to study the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and tolerability of the decoction of the aerial parts of Argemone mexicana (AM), administered in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01645254
- Testing
- Argemone mexicana
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bamako
Necator Americanus Infection
Immune Responses in the Skin After Hookworm Infection
Five healthy volunteers will be repeatedly exposed to L3 Necator americanus larvae after which two skin biopsies will be taken. Three of the volunteers will be treated two weeks after each infection after which the study will end…
- Trial name
- HiBiSki (NCT06478498)
- Testing
- Necator americanus L3 larvae
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis
Study of a Cohort of Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients With Toxoplasmosis at the Strasbourg University Hospital
Toxoplasmosis in HIV-positive individuals is well-studied and has a codified management protocol, which is not the case for other immunodeficiencies, except for recent recommendations in the context of hematopoietic stem cell…
- Trial name
- TOXO (NCT07299500)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France