Scientists investigate immune response to parasitic worms in major new study

NCT ID NCT00001230

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at how people's bodies respond to infections from parasitic worms, which can cause serious health problems like limb swelling or blindness. Researchers will study 500 participants aged 3 to 100 to understand why some people get sick and how they react to standard treatments. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test new drugs or procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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