Worm-Fighting combo pill tested in kids, but trial stopped early

NCT ID NCT05124691

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This 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 terminated early, so the planned results are not available.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

albendazole and ivermectin combination pill

What this could lead to

If it had succeeded, this combination could have offered a more effective single treatment for several types of intestinal worms, especially those resistant to current drugs.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated, so we don't have full results. Early-stage research often fails to show benefit or may reveal safety issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

helminthiasis hookworm infectious disease intestinal helminthiasis strongyloidiasis trichuriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahir Dar University, Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences (BDU-CMHS)

    Bahir Dar, P.O. Box 79, Ethiopia

  • Centro de Investigação em Saúde da Manhiça (CISM)

    Manhiça, Maputo Province, 1929, Mozambique

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

    Nairobi, 54840-00200, Kenya