Schistosomiasis
MONDO:0015254An infectious disease caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma that colonize human blood vessels and release eggs that can cause granulomatous reactions leading to acute (swimmer's itch or acute schistosomiasis syndrome) or chronic disease. Depending on where the eggs lodge, manifestations of chronic schistosomiasis can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, anemia (intestines), hepatosplenism, periportal fibrosis with portal hypertension (liver), urogenital inflammation and scarring, hematuria and dysuria (genitourinary system). Other patients may be asymptomatic.
Also known as: Bilharzia, bilharziasis, schistosomiasis, snail fever
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mapping migrant networks help end neglected tropical diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a community-designed strategy to deliver preventive chemotherapy to mobile and migrant populations in Nigeria, who often miss treatment for neglected tropical diseases like river blindness and schistosomiasis. Researchers will work with communities to map migrati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uwemedimo Friday Ekpo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for millions of kids: easier treatment for a devastating parasitic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well a new, child-friendly version of the drug praziquantel works to control schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children (2 to 5 years old) in parts of Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Uganda. About 18,500 children will receive the medicine through existing pub…
Sponsor: Peter Steinmann • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study tracks hidden infections in migrants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common certain infections are among 250 asylum seekers living in reception centers in Italy. Participants must be adults who arrived in Italy between 2 and 36 months ago. The goal is to better understand infection rates to improve health screening and care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hidden infection in migrant women: new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is among migrant women aged 15-49 who have gynecological symptoms and come from countries where the parasite is found. Researchers will use vaginal swabs and PCR tests to detect the infection, which is no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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10,000 people tested: Cambodia's massive disease hunt begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC