Parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease

This 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…

This study tests a new shampoo (X92001483) that works by physically trapping and removing head lice, comparing it to a standard medicated rinse (Nix Cream Rinse with 1% permethrin). The goal is to see if the new shampoo is safe, effective at killing lice, and can prevent reinfest…

This 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…

This study compares a new head lice lotion (Elimax Green Lotion with Emogreen) to a standard lice-killing shampoo (Walgreens Lice Killing Shampoo). About 86 people aged 6 months and older with active head lice will use one of the two treatments. Researchers will check how well ea…