Trichuriasis
MONDO:0005996An infection that is caused by the nematode Trichuris trichiura, a soil-transmitted helminth, which is transmitted via food and/or water contaminated with the eggs of the worm. Symptoms are usually mild and include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and possibly anemia secondary to blood loss in diarrhea.
Also known as: Trichuris trichiura caused disease or disorder, Trichuris trichiura disease or disorder, Trichuris trichiura infectious disease, trichuriasis infection, whipworm disease, trichocephaliasis, whipworm infection
14 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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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