Nematoda infectious disease
MONDO:0005871Infections caused by nematode larvae which never develop into the adult stage and migrate through various body tissues. They commonly infect the skin, eyes, and viscera in humans. Ancylostoma brasiliensis causes cutaneous larva migrans. Toxocara causes visceral larva migrans.
Also known as: Nematoda caused disease or disorder, Nematoda disease or disorder, disease due to nematoda, Disease due to Nematoda, Infection, Nematode, Infections, Nematode, Nematode Infection, Nematode Infections
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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One pill to beat worms? new drug emodepside takes on mebendazole
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly drug could beat river blindness
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to beat river blindness
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Concrete floors could slash child infections in bangladesh
Prevention OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC