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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
41 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Worm-Fighting combo pill tested in kids, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new pill combining two drugs (albendazole and ivermectin) to treat several types of intestinal worms in children and young adults aged 5 to 18. The goal was to see if the combination worked better than the standard single drug. However, the trial was terminate…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC