Cryptosporidiosis
MONDO:0015474Intestinal infection with organisms of the genus Cryptosporidium. It occurs in both animals and humans. Symptoms include severe diarrhea.
Also known as: Cryptosporidium caused disease or disorder, Cryptosporidium disease or disorder, Cryptosporidium infection, Cryptosporidium infectious disease, intestinal cryptosporidiosis, Cryptosporidioses
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
Follow this condition — get notified about new trialsBroader categories
-
Can a 3-day pill stop deadly diarrhea in malnourished infants?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a 3-day medicine called nitazoxanide can treat Cryptosporidium infection in 480 malnourished children aged 6-12 months in Bangladesh. The goal is to shorten diarrhea and clear the parasite from stool. Half the children get the medicine, half get a placebo, and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Antibiotics may weaken immunity in malnourished babies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving unnecessary antibiotics to malnourished infants with diarrhea harms their immune system's ability to fight future infections. Researchers will compare two groups of 150 Bangladeshi infants: one group receives only supportive care, while the othe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC