Scientists infect volunteers with hookworms to pave way for vaccine

NCT ID NCT01940757

Summary

This study aims to help develop a future hookworm vaccine by first creating a safe, controlled infection model. Healthy adult volunteers who have never had hookworm will have a small number of larvae applied to their skin to see how their bodies react. Researchers will monitor safety and track the infection to find the best dose for later vaccine testing, and all participants will receive medication to clear the infection.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

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