Parasitic infectious disease
MONDO:0005135A successful invasion of a host by an organism that uses the host for food and shelter.
Also known as: disease caused by parasite, parasitic disease, parasitic infection, ectoparasitic disease, parasitemia, disease, parasitic, diseases, parasitic, infestation
317 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a short drug course end malaria relapses for good?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested how well the drug primaquine prevents the return of P. vivax malaria in 160 adults. Participants had uncomplicated malaria and normal G6PD levels. The goal was to see if a short treatment could stop relapses, aiming for a complete cure.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Liver fluke drug proves safe in largest study yet
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug EGATEN (triclabendazole) in 301 people aged 6 and older with fascioliasis, a parasitic liver infection. Participants received two doses of EGATEN 12 hours apart and were followed for 90 days. The goal was to see if the dr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New short-course malaria cure could save thousands
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new way to cure vivax malaria, a type of malaria that can come back. Researchers gave a high daily dose of the drug primaquine for a short time, but only after a quick test to check for a genetic condition (G6PD deficiency) that could cause serious side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menzies School of Health Research • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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One pill to cure sleeping sickness? new trial raises hopes
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a single oral dose of acoziborole in 208 adults with sleeping sickness, a deadly parasitic disease. Participants took three tablets once and were monitored for 18 months. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could cure both early and late stages of the d…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Drugs for Neglected Diseases • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:39 UTC
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Double vaccine attack on malaria shows promise in early trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested two different malaria vaccines—one targeting the blood stage and one the liver stage—alone and in combination. 107 healthy adults and infants in The Gambia received the vaccines to check safety and immune response. The goal is to see if combining them offers bet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New malaria vaccines show promise in protecting indonesian soldiers
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested two experimental malaria vaccines in 345 healthy Indonesian soldiers deployed to a malaria-endemic region. One vaccine uses weakened malaria parasites, and the other uses live parasites with a preventive drug. The goal was to see if either vaccine could safely p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanaria Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a vaccine finally stop the 'Snail Fever'?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called SchistoShield® in 120 healthy adults in Burkina Faso and Madagascar. The goal was to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease spread by snails. Participants received three doses of the va…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: International Vaccine Institute • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New malaria vaccine shows promise in first human trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new malaria vaccine made from genetically weakened parasites that stop growing in the liver and cannot cause blood-stage infection. The goal was to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The trial involved 75 healthy adults and children in Bu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanaria Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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RNA vaccine takes on malaria: early trial shows promise
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested an experimental RNA-based vaccine called BNT165e to see if it can prevent malaria. 163 healthy adults who had never had malaria received either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers measured safety, immune responses, and whether the vaccine protected against a c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New malaria vaccine passes early safety test in kids
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in 594 children aged 5 to 36 months in Mali. Researchers checked if the vaccine is safe and triggers an immune response, both when given alone and alongside routine childhood vaccines like measles and yellow fever. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Massive malaria vaccine trial shows promise for protecting children
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested the RTS,S/AS01E malaria vaccine in nearly 78,000 young children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers checked the vaccine's safety and how well it prevents malaria. The goal was to see if the vaccine can be safely used in routine immunization programs to protect ch…
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New malaria vaccine combo shows promise in early trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested a new malaria vaccine that combines two different vaccine components (Pfs230D1 and R21) with an immune-boosting adjuvant called Matrix-M. The study involved 240 healthy adults aged 18 to 50 in Africa. The main goal was to check the vaccine's safety and h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New malaria vaccine candidate moves to human safety tests
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new malaria vaccine called AMA1-DiCo in 66 healthy adults—some in Europe never exposed to malaria, and some in Africa who were. The vaccine was given with one of two adjuvants (GLA-SE or Alhydrogel) to boost immune response. The main goal was to ch…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New malaria vaccine for pregnant women enters human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a vaccine called PRIMVAC, designed to prevent malaria during pregnancy. Researchers gave three different doses to 68 healthy adults in France and Burkina Faso to check safety and immune response. The vaccine targets a protein that helps malaria paras…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to block malaria transmission in mosquitoes
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine designed to stop the malaria parasite from spreading from people to mosquitoes. 105 healthy adults received three doses of the vaccine over several months. The main goal was to check if the vaccine is safe and triggers an immune response. Participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to stop parasitic worm infection in its tracks
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine (Sm-TSP-2) to protect against intestinal schistosomiasis, a parasitic worm infection common in parts of Africa. Healthy adults in Uganda received different doses of the vaccine, with or without an immune booster, to check safety and how well it tri…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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RNA vaccine takes on malaria in first human trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental RNA vaccine called BNT165b1 in 60 healthy adults to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against malaria. The vaccine uses messenger RNA to teach the body to recognize a key malaria protein. The study was completed and fo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:12 UTC
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23 patients treated: new hope for rare eye infection?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 23 people in Spain who had a rare eye infection called acanthamoeba keratitis. All patients were treated with polihexanide eye drops as part of a special access program. The main goal was to see how many were cured after treatment, wit…
Sponsor: SIFI SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New Short-Course malaria treatment could prevent relapses
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach to treat vivax malaria, a type that can hide in the liver and come back. Researchers used a quick test to check for a genetic condition (G6PD deficiency) that can cause dangerous side effects with the standard drug primaquine. Then, they gave a hi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug shows promise for rare immune disorders
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of rituximab, a drug that targets faulty white blood cells, in 7 adults with rare immune diseases like pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and severe candidiasis. Participants received several doses over 6 months and were monitored for 18 month…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a single pill cure scabies? new study tests three doses
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a single dose of an oral drug called moxidectin can cure scabies, a skin condition caused by tiny mites. 200 adults with confirmed scabies received either 8 mg, 16 mg, or 32 mg of moxidectin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug could comple…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody shot shows promise against malaria in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a lab-made antibody called MAM01 in 63 healthy adults who had never had malaria. The goal was to see if it is safe and can prevent malaria infection when people are deliberately exposed to the parasite. The study is complete, but results are not yet …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gates Medical Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common heart drug help chagas patients? new trial results
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) works better than enalapril for people with heart failure caused by chronic Chagas disease. Over 900 adults with reduced heart function took part. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce heart-related deaths, hospital…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New malaria combo shows promise in kids – could fight drug resistance
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new two-drug combination (KAF156 plus a special form of lumefantrine) in 295 children aged 6 months to 18 years with uncomplicated malaria. The goal was to see if the treatment safely clears the parasite and prevents the infection from coming back. The approac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New malaria combo shows promise in clearing parasite
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two anti-malarial drugs, cipargamin and KLU156, in 60 people with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Participants were at least 12 years old and had a confirmed infection. The main goal was to see if the drugs could clear the malaria p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for rare eye parasite: study compares drug cocktails and steroid timing
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the best ways to treat a rare but serious eye infection called acanthamoeba keratitis, which is caused by a parasite. 49 people took part. In the first part, they received either one drug or a combination of two drugs. In the second part, they were given ster…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope against a deadly parasitic disease: LXE408 shows promise in phase II trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called LXE408 in 101 adults and teens with visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic disease. Participants received one of two LXE408 doses or a standard treatment. The goal was to see if LXE408 could clear the parasite and improve symptoms by day 2…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Drugs for Neglected Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Higher dose of schistosomiasis drug shows promise for toddlers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two doses (40 vs 80 mg/kg) of praziquantel in 354 children aged 1-4 with schistosomiasis in Uganda. The goal was to find the best dose to cure the infection and improve growth and anemia. Currently, praziquantel is not approved for children under 4, and this tri…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New chagas drug candidate passes first safety test in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of an experimental drug called ICM20 in 13 adults with Chagas disease who had not been treated before. Participants took ICM20 along with the standard drug benznidazole. The main goal was to check for side effects and see how many people s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IC-MedTech Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New malaria drug shows promise in severe cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new intravenous drug called cipargamin in 254 adults and children with severe malaria. The goal was to find a safe and effective dose that quickly clears the malaria parasite, especially in areas where standard treatments are becoming less effective. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a shorter pill course beat chagas?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a shorter, lower-dose course of the drug benznidazole works as well as the standard longer treatment for women with Chagas disease. Researchers enrolled 87 women in Argentina who had recently given birth and were infected with the parasite. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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One pill could change the fight against sleeping sickness in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single dose of the oral drug acoziborole in 35 children aged 1 to 14 with sleeping sickness (g-HAT). The goal was to see how the drug works in the body and if it is safe and effective. This simpler treatment could help control the disease in remote areas where…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Drugs for Neglected Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Eyelid wipes zap Mite-Caused eye inflammation in new study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether cleaning the eyelids with wipes containing chlorhexidine can treat blepharitis caused by Demodex mites. 106 adults with the condition used the wipes twice daily for four weeks. Researchers measured mite counts and eyelash debris before and after treatmen…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug moxidectin put to the test against river blindness in massive safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis large Phase 3 trial compared the safety of a single dose of moxidectin versus ivermectin in nearly 13,000 people living in areas where river blindness is common. Some participants also received albendazole for lymphatic filariasis. The goal was to see if moxidectin causes fe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Village health workers cut deaths in remote indian tribes
Disease control CompletedThis large study in rural India trained village health workers to diagnose and treat common illnesses like high blood pressure, diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, asthma, and COPD. Over 72,000 adults aged 16-60 from 80 tribal villages took part. The goal was to reduce deaths by at lea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: MAHAN Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Malaria vaccine trial targets kids with HIV
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and immune response of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in 122 African children aged 5-36 months, some living with HIV and some without. The goal was to see if the vaccine is safe and produces an immune response in these children. The trial has been c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can cutting nerves stop deadly heart rhythms in chagas patients?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a procedure called bilateral sympathectomy, which cuts certain nerves to the heart, in 45 Chagas disease patients with implantable defibrillators (ICDs) who had frequent dangerous heart rhythms. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the nerve-cutt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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One pill to stop malaria? new combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a single dose of two antimalarial drugs, M5717 and pyronaridine, can clear the malaria parasite from the blood and prevent new infections in people who have the parasite but no symptoms. 192 adults and adolescents in malaria-endemic areas took part. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Green light and pink dye take on tough eye infections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a light-activated dye (rose bengal) to standard antibiotic or antifungal eye drops could improve vision in people with severe corneal infections. About 330 adults in India and Brazil with fungal or amoeba infections received either standard drops …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hidden malaria: treating Low-Level infections may boost Kids' health
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether finding and treating low-density malaria infections (infections with very few parasites) in children can improve their health and well-being over time. 600 children in Tanzania, aged 6 months to 10 years, took part. The goal was to see if this approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a new drug combo beat elephantiasis?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called moxidectin, combined with other medicines, works better than the standard treatment (ivermectin combinations) for lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic disease that can cause severe swelling. 164 adults with the infection received a single dose…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New malaria pill shows promise in large trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new malaria drug called KLU156 in over 1,700 adults and children with uncomplicated malaria. It compared KLU156 to a standard treatment, Coartem, to see if it works as well. Some participants continued taking KLU156 for up to two years to check its safety with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Mass deworming experiment aims to wipe out parasitic worms in three countries
Disease control CompletedThis massive study tested whether giving deworming medicine (albendazole) to everyone in a community, not just children, can break the cycle of soil-transmitted worm infections. Over 350,000 people in India, Malawi, and Benin took part. The goal was to see if treating entire vill…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New antibody could block malaria transmission in High-Risk areas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a monoclonal antibody called TB31F in 167 adults and children in Mali who are regularly exposed to malaria. The goal was to see if the antibody is safe and can reduce the spread of the malaria parasite from humans to mosquitoes. Participants received either the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Mass malaria treatment aims to protect kids and pregnant women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach to fight malaria: giving malaria medicine to everyone in a community, even if they feel fine. The goal was to remove the malaria parasite from the whole community, making it harder for mosquitoes to spread the disease. Over 3,300 people took part,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? ivermectin tackles stubborn skin disease
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested whether the drug ivermectin could safely treat post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL), a skin condition that can appear after recovery from visceral leishmaniasis. Ten otherwise healthy adults with PKDL took ivermectin pills for five days each month fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Malaria-Fighting drug given to entire villages shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving a single dose of the drug tafenoquine to everyone in three villages in Myanmar to see if it could safely stop the spread of P. vivax malaria. Over 1,200 people took part, and researchers tracked side effects and malaria cases for six months. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shoklo Malaria Research Unit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New hope against a deadly parasite: LXE408 trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called LXE408 in 52 adults with visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic disease. The goal was to see if LXE408 could cure the infection by Day 28 compared to the standard treatment. The trial took place in Ethiopia and measured safety, drug levels…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Drugs for Neglected Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could a common parasite drug help young kids with scabies?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of oral ivermectin for treating scabies in children weighing 5 to less than 15 kilograms. 240 children participated, receiving either ivermectin, a standard permethrin cream, or a placebo. The goal is to see if ivermectin can be a sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New ivermectin minitablets could treat scabies in infants and toddlers
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested oral ivermectin minitablets in 13 children aged 3 months and older weighing 5 to less than 15 kilograms who had scabies. The study aimed to check the safety, how the drug works in the body, and how well it treats the infection. Results will hel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New vaccine aims to keep parasitic infection at bay in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a vaccine called Bilhvax, given alongside a standard treatment (praziquantel), to see if it could delay the return of schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection) in children aged 6 to 9 in Senegal. The vaccine was given as three shots plus a booster one year later. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Triple threat: new malaria cocktail aims to outsmart resistance
Disease control CompletedThis large Phase 3 trial tested whether combining three antimalarial drugs works better than the standard two-drug treatments for uncomplicated malaria in African children. Over 2,500 children aged 6 months to 12 years received either a triple or standard therapy. The goal was to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New malaria pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called INE963 in 52 adults with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. The main goal was to see how quickly the drug clears malaria parasites from the blood. Researchers also checked the 28-day cure rate. The study is part of a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Rural patients get Hospital-Level care at home in landmark trial
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving hospital-level care to acutely ill adults in their own homes in rural areas works well. 160 people with various conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower costs and help patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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One-Shot antibody shields kids from malaria in landmark trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single injection of an antibody called L9LS in healthy Kenyan children aged 5 months to 10 years. The goal was to see if it safely protects against malaria infection caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. The trial involved 912 children and was complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New eyedrop shows promise for Mite-Related dry eye
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an eyedrop called TP-03 in 39 people with meibomian gland dysfunction (a common cause of dry eye) linked to Demodex mites. The goal was to compare two dosing schedules (twice vs. three times daily) for safety and effectiveness. The results could lead to a new tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Hope for rare eye infection: polihexanide shows promise in small study
Disease control CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of 40 people with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection. All patients received 0.8 mg/ml polihexanide eye drops as part of a compassionate use program. Researchers want to see how many patients were cured, defined as hav…
Sponsor: SIFI SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New combo drug doses aim to wipe out whipworm in toddlers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether higher doses of ivermectin, combined with albendazole, are safe and effective for treating whipworm infections in children aged 2 to 5 years. The trial involved 260 children in Tanzania and compared different doses of ivermectin, including a new dissolva…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Keiser • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a common dewormer stop a rare, deadly liver parasite?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested the drug albendazole in 194 people with early-stage alveolar echinococcosis, a parasitic liver disease that is nearly always fatal within 10-15 years if untreated. Participants took albendazole twice daily and were monitored with ultrasound to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ministry of Health, Kyrgyzstan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:15 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug punch finally knock out whipworm in kids?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two drugs—moxidectin and albendazole—works better than albendazole alone for treating whipworm infections in children aged 6 to 12. The trial took place in Tanzania and involved 224 children. Researchers measured how many children were cured an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jennifer Keiser • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? ivermectin tested for stubborn skin disease
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested whether the common anti-parasite drug ivermectin could treat post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL), a skin condition that can spread a serious disease. Thirty people in Bangladesh received either ivermectin pills for 3 months or the standard drug milt…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:42 UTC
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River blindness drug trial aims to find right dose for kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single dose of moxidectin in 36 children aged 4 to 17 who have or are at risk of onchocerciasis (river blindness). The goal was to find a dose for children 4-11 years that works like the standard 8 mg dose used in older kids and adults. Researchers measured dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:56 UTC
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Campus sweep: rapid chagas tests could uncover thousands of hidden cases
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether offering a rapid diagnostic test for Chagas disease at a university in Argentina can help find undiagnosed infections and connect people to treatment. Participants are students, faculty, and staff aged 18 and older who get a quick finger-prick test during…
Sponsor: Mundo Sano Foundation • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New rapid test for infection and inflammation put to the test
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Quick vaginal infection test could beat standard diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a rapid point-of-care test (Xpert® Xpress MVP) helps doctors diagnose vaginal infections more accurately than usual methods. 351 women with symptoms like discharge or itching were randomly assigned to either usual care or the rapid test. Researchers then…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sharon L Hillier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up diagnosis of parasitic skin disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study evaluated a new rapid test called CL Detect™ for diagnosing cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin infection caused by parasites. Researchers tested 150 adults with skin ulcers to see how well the rapid test works compared to the standard method of looking at samples under a …
Sponsor: U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Which test best uncovers the sleeping parasite?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at three different blood tests (ELISA) for diagnosing strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by a parasite that can stay hidden in the body. Researchers tested 80 adult patients who had previously had a positive or borderline result. The goal was to see which tes…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New PET scan technique aims to sniff out hidden infections
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of vitamin B9 (11C-PABA) can help doctors see infections deep inside the body. Researchers scanned 13 healthy people and patients with known or suspected infections. The goal was to see if this method can…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New biosensors aim to diagnose infections in minutes
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested two new types of biosensor platforms to detect viruses, bacteria, and parasites in blood and respiratory samples. The goal was to see if these devices could be accurate, fast, and cheap alternatives to standard lab tests. Researchers enrolled 149 adults with or …
Sponsor: University of Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New rapid tests aim to stop STIs in their tracks for pregnant women in zimbabwe
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a strategy of using rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Zimbabwe. Over 1,000 women were offered testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and hepatiti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New study puts schistosomiasis tests to the test in Near-Elimination zone
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study in Pemba, Tanzania, compared several diagnostic tests for Schistosoma haematobium, a parasitic worm that causes a debilitating disease. Researchers tested 801 schoolchildren using methods like urine filtration, AI microscopy, and molecular tests. The goal was…
Sponsor: Stefanie Knopp • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:19 UTC
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New antibody shot shows promise in preventing malaria in african women
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a single dose of an antibody called L9LS can safely prevent malaria in women of childbearing age in Mali. 279 healthy women and men received either the antibody or a placebo and were monitored for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if the antibody could block…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New shot could shield against malaria for months
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a new drug called MAM01 to see if it is safe and could help prevent malaria for at least 4 months. It involved 125 healthy adults and children living in parts of Africa where malaria is common. Researchers gave different doses of MAM01 or a placebo and monitored…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gates Medical Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New 'Star Homes' aim to slash childhood disease in tanzania
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether specially built houses (Star Homes) could reduce malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea in children under 13 in rural Tanzania. Over 1,100 children lived either in a Star Home or a traditional mud house. The Star Homes have screened windows, solar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could targeted drug dosing stamp out malaria in thai hotspots?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving antimalarial drugs to everyone in high-risk villages and forest workers could lower malaria cases in Thailand. Over 14,000 people took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces infections from both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium viv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Van clinic delivers lifesaving prevention to women at high risk
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a pop-up clinic inside a van for women who inject drugs and exchange sex in north Seattle. The goal was to see if offering HIV prevention pills, addiction medications, and quick STI testing in a convenient location would help more women start and stay on these t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple malaria doses during baby shots could save thousands of lives
Prevention CompletedThis large study tested giving infants up to 6 doses of a malaria preventive medicine alongside their regular vaccinations during the first two years of life. Over 94,000 children in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Togo took part. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce m…
Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Massive uganda bed net study aims to cut malaria cases
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two kinds of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets across Uganda to see which better prevents malaria. Over 215,000 people took part, and researchers tracked malaria cases reported at health clinics. The goal is to find the most effective net for nationwide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Malaria vaccine plus bednets: a One-Two punch?
Prevention CompletedThis study in Malawi looks at whether giving children the RTS,S malaria vaccine along with special insecticide-treated bednets (PBO nets) can lower malaria infection and spread. About 1,700 children aged 7 months to 10 years took part. The goal is to see how well these two tools …
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug combo could cut malaria risks in pregnancy
Prevention CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether combining two malaria drugs (SP and DP) works better than either alone to prevent malaria and improve birth outcomes in pregnant women. Over 2,700 HIV-negative women in Uganda received monthly doses of SP, DP, or both. The study tracked com…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grant Dorsey, M.D, Ph.D. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study Fine-Tunes malaria drug dosing for kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the malaria drug artesunate works in 90 Ugandan children aged 6 months to 14 years with severe malaria. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and tracked vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to see how the body responds. The g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Malaria's next threat: drug-resistant parasites spread even after treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether malaria parasites that are resistant to artemisinin drugs spread more easily after standard treatment. Researchers treated 160 people in Uganda who had malaria with either artemether-lumefantrine or dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine. They then used mosqu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration, Uganda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Generic antifungal drug shows promise in early comparison study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared a new generic version of liposomal amphotericin B (an antifungal drug) to the brand-name version (AmBisome®) in 58 healthy Chinese adults. Each volunteer received a single dose of both drugs at different times to see if the generic works the same way in the bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Generic antifungal drug put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked if a new version of the antifungal drug amphotericin B liposome works the same as the original. 42 healthy adults received a single dose of each version at different times. The goal was to see if the drug levels in the blood were similar enough to consider the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Do fish workers get more allergies? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how common fish allergy is among people who work with fish, like fishermen and fish-processing factory workers, compared to other workers. Researchers surveyed 486 people in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, asking about allergic symptoms and exposure to fi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Bodyweight workouts in school boost teen fitness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether adding calisthenics (bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats) to gym class helps teens get stronger and feel better about themselves. 100 students aged 13-16 were split into two groups: one did calisthenics for 12 weeks, the other followed standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat de Lleida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New Long-Acting malaria shot tested in humans for first time
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a single injection of a new long-acting malaria drug called MMV371 in 32 healthy adults. The main goal is to check if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo and are monitored for about 12 weeks for side effects…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medicines for Malaria Venture • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug AN2-502998 tested in healthy people for first time
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new oral drug called AN2-502998 in 72 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitored side effects and drug le…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AN2 Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Malaria drug resistance confirmed in ethiopia: study raises alarm
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the malaria parasite in Ethiopia is becoming resistant to artemisinin, the main drug used to treat it. Researchers tested 277 patients across five sites, checking if parasites were still in the blood three days after treatment and looking for a specif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Didier Menard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Deworming through doctor visits: a smarter way to fight worms?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether giving deworming drugs during regular healthcare visits works better than the usual special campaigns. Over 1,200 people in Western Kenya took part, including community members, health workers, and officials. Researchers measured how practical, affordabl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amref Health Africa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Malaria detectives track infections in burkina faso village
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often people of all ages in Sabou, Burkina Faso, get malaria. Researchers checked 608 healthy volunteers monthly for a year, taking blood samples and asking about symptoms. They also collected mosquitoes from homes and did feeding experiments to understan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scabies cure rates under the microscope: national study reveals treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Italian study looked at over 1,300 people with scabies to see how often the first treatment cured them. Researchers also tracked how many scabies cases occurred over three years and analyzed patterns by age and ethnicity. The study did not test a new drug but colle…
Sponsor: Societa Italiana di Dermatologia Medica, Chirurgica, Estetica e di Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New malaria treatment plan put to the test in peru
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a new way to treat Malaria Vivax is practical for healthcare workers in Peru. The plan includes a simple test to check a patient's G6PD enzyme level before giving one of two medicines, tafenoquine or primaquine. Researchers trained healthcare provider…
Sponsor: Medicines for Malaria Venture • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Liberia study reveals hidden burden of malaria and worms in women and kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how common malaria and worm infections are in pregnant women (18 and older) and children (6-12 months old) in two counties of Liberia. Researchers tested blood samples from over 1,200 participants to measure infection rates. The goal was to gather i…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New tool could help stop malaria spread by reading Parasite's mind
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study of 458 people in Burkina Faso aims to develop a tool that estimates how often malaria parasites switch to a form that can spread to mosquitoes. Researchers will measure certain biomarkers in blood samples from people with and without malaria symptoms. The goa…
Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Hidden TB risks: study links diet, diabetes, and parasites to latent infection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored why some people with latent (inactive) tuberculosis (TB) are more likely to develop active TB. Researchers looked at 626 people in South India to see how malnutrition, diabetes, and worm infections might change the body's response to TB. Participants gave bloo…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists study mosquito saliva to predict malaria and dengue risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how people's immune systems react to proteins in mosquito saliva after being bitten. Researchers exposed 147 healthy adults in Thailand to lab-grown mosquitoes that can carry malaria or dengue. The goal was to find markers in the blood that show how much expo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Iraqi study maps liver parasite infections to boost local care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the medical records of 350 people in Najaf, Iraq, who had liver hydatid cysts—a parasitic infection common in the region. Researchers wanted to learn more about who gets the disease and how it shows up, so doctors can better treat and prevent it. The study di…
Sponsor: Al-Kafeel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Malaria drugs under watch: resistance study in kenya
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in western Kenya looked at how well different malaria drugs work and whether the parasites are becoming resistant. Researchers tested four artemisinin-based combination therapies across 28 health facilities over 28 months, involving 316 people with uncomplica…
Sponsor: Strathmore University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis: new study aims to clarify risks for mothers and babies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 76 women with congenital toxoplasmosis (a parasitic infection present from birth) to see if pregnancy increases the risk of eye inflammation (retinochoroiditis). Researchers checked eye exams done during pregnancy and after childbirth, comparing them to non-pr…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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AI could help spot kids at highest risk from severe malaria
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 children in Congo with severe malaria to see if computer models could predict who might die. Researchers used blood tests and other data to build machine-learning algorithms. The goal is to help doctors make faster, better treatment decisions for the sick…
Sponsor: University of Kinshasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can better nutrition and cheap worm treatment stop TB?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why some people infected with TB bacteria get sick while others don't. Researchers in India studied 120 household contacts of TB patients, comparing those who were malnourished or had parasitic worms. They provided food and deworming medication to see how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New malaria drug put to the test in human trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new experimental drug called MMV367 in 12 healthy adults. Participants were intentionally infected with a controlled, low-level malaria infection to see how well the drug works and how safe it is. The goal was to measure how the body processes the drug and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medicines for Malaria Venture • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Severe malaria's hidden toll: new study probes lasting damage in adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from a French hospital looked at long-term after-effects in 56 adults who had severe malaria. Researchers used a questionnaire to check for physical, thinking, and emotional problems one year after diagnosis. The goal is to better understand and track these l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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ICU antibiotic dosing: what really matters?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 156 critically ill patients to find out what factors help achieve the right levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in the blood. Researchers collected clinical data and used therapeutic drug monitoring to see which patients reached target concentrations. The goal …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Hidden gut infections may sabotage TB recovery, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 141 people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition made their recovery harder. Researchers checked stool samples for parasites and measured weight gain and treatment success. Some participants received nu…
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can community health volunteers boost schistosomiasis awareness in schools?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed nearly 1,000 students in Pemba, Zanzibar, to see how much they know about schistosomiasis (a parasitic disease) and how they feel about it. Researchers tested a health education program led by community volunteers to see if it improves students' knowledge, att…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pemba Ministry of Health Zanzibar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Sudanese health workers quizzed on malaria vaccine know-how
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 222 healthcare workers in Sudan to find out what they know and how they feel about the malaria vaccine. Researchers asked about awareness of the vaccine, its safety, and whether workers would recommend it. The results will help design programs to increase vacc…
Sponsor: Research and Publication office • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Study links vaginal germs to preterm birth risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections or bacteria in the vagina are linked to how early they give birth. Researchers tested for sexually transmitted infections, yeast, and other germs at the start of pregnancy and again at 30-34 weeks. The go…
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:35 UTC
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Hidden hydatid: shoulder cyst mistaken for benign bump
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis case report describes a 29-year-old man with a rare parasitic cyst in his shoulder muscle that was initially mistaken for a common synovial cyst. After incorrect treatment with steroids caused inflammation, doctors correctly diagnosed it through imaging and surgery. The pati…
Sponsor: Al-Shahba Specialized Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:46 UTC
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Diabetes and malaria: a dangerous link in cameroon?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in Cameroon followed 406 adults with and without type 2 diabetes for one year. Researchers tested blood and stool samples at four time points to see if diabetes increases the risk of malaria and other parasitic infections. The goal is to understand how non-co…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:57 UTC