500 patients enrolled in brain tapeworm study to improve lifelong outcomes

NCT ID NCT00001205

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study follows 500 people with neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae, to see how well current treatments work over many years. Researchers will track symptoms like seizures and headaches, and collect blood, urine, and spinal fluid samples. The goal is to learn which treatments lead to the best long-term health and reduce complications.

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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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