Rhabditida infectious disease

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…