Chagas disease
MONDO:0001444A parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. It is transmitted by insect bites. It is characterized by an acute and chronic phase; in the acute phase patients may have fever, malaise, and swelling at the site of the insect bite. In the chronic phase patients develop hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
Also known as: Chagas disease, Chagas' disease, Trypanosoma cruzi caused disease or disorder, Trypanosoma cruzi disease or disorder, Trypanosoma cruzi infectious disease, infection by trypanosoma cruzi, Chagas-mazza disease, infection caused by trypanosoma cruzi
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
Follow this condition — get notified about new trialsBroader categories
-
NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
New hope for chagas: experimental drug aims to wipe out parasites
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LXE408 in 130 adults with chronic Chagas disease who do not have severe organ damage. The goal is to see if LXE408 can clear or reduce the parasite level in the blood over 6 months, compared to placebo and standard treatment. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Quick chagas tests could speed up diagnosis in argentina
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will evaluate two rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for chronic Chagas disease in over 3,200 people at public health sites in Argentina. The goal is to see if these simple, point-of-care tests can accurately detect the infection, making diagnosis faster and more accessible…
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Parasitologia Dr. Mario Fatala Chaben • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC