New drug EDI048 takes on stomach bug in human trial

NCT ID NCT07249463

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called EDI048 for cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease caused by a parasite. Healthy adults will be deliberately infected with the parasite and then given either EDI048 or a placebo to see if the drug reduces diarrhea severity. The goal is to gather evidence that could lead to a treatment for children, who are most affected by this infection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
EDI048 (an experimental oral drug)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment for cryptosporidiosis, especially for children who currently lack effective options.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial in only 96 healthy adults, not patients. The drug may not work as well in real-world settings or in children, and side effects are still being studied.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cinn Children Hosp Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3039, United States

  • Pharmaron Inc

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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