Hookworm infectious disease
MONDO:0005799Infection of humans or animals with hookworms other than those caused by the genus Ancylostoma or Necator, for which the specific terms ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis are available.
Also known as: Bunostomiases, Bunostomiasis, hookworm infection, infection, hookworm, infections, hookworm
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Massive drug showdown: can a new pill beat river blindness for good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drugs, ivermectin and moxidectin, to see which works better at controlling river blindness and other common infections like intestinal worms and scabies in Angola. Over 52,000 people in 20 village groups will receive one of the drugs once a year for four y…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New Worm-Fighting pill could help millions of children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a chewable tablet called ZP5-9676 (flubendazole) against common intestinal worms like hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm. About 300 people aged 6 months to 59 years from high-risk areas will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zero Point Five Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Scientists infect volunteers with hookworms to test future vaccine
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest and most consistent dose of hookworm larvae to use in future vaccine trials. Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 will receive different numbers of hookworm larvae through the skin. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure hookworm eggs in stoo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC