Deworming through doctor visits: a smarter way to fight worms?
NCT ID NCT07507461
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving deworming drugs during regular healthcare visits works better than the usual special campaigns. Over 1,200 people in Western Kenya took part, including community members, health workers, and officials. Researchers measured how practical, affordable, and well-covered this integrated approach was compared to the standard method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show a more sustainable and cost-effective way to deliver deworming treatment through existing health systems, reducing worm infections in communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed case study, not a controlled trial of a new drug. Results may not apply to other regions or diseases, and the approach depends on local health system strength.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Community Based, no facility
Kakamega, Kenya
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