Helminthiasis

This phase 3 trial tests whether a single dose of emodepside can cure soil-transmitted worm infections (like whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm) better than the standard 3-day course of mebendazole. About 315 adolescents and adults with confirmed infections will receive either emo…

This study tests if taking moxidectin twice a year is safer and more effective than once a year for treating river blindness, a parasitic disease. About 323 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo will receive either moxidectin or ivermectin annually or biannually. The goal is…

This study tests four different drug combinations in 300 adults with onchocerciasis (river blindness), a parasitic disease. Participants first receive ivermectin to clear skin and eye parasites, then get one of the new combos. The goal is to see which combo is safest and most eff…

This study tests whether replacing dirt floors with concrete in rural Bangladeshi homes can reduce infections in children. About 800 pregnant women and their future babies will take part, with children checked for parasites and diarrhea up to age 2. If concrete floors lower infec…

This study looks at whether taking 450 mg of ashwagandha root extract daily for six weeks can reduce stress, improve recovery, and boost muscle strength in young male football players. Sixty-two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo.…

This study looks at how having intestinal worms (helminths) and COVID-19 antibodies changes the immune system and gut bacteria. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 1500 people in India to measure infections and immune markers. The goal is to understand these int…