Hope for a cure: new drug combo trial targets parasitic skin disease in ethiopia

NCT ID NCT07463040

First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests four new treatment plans for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a parasitic skin disease that causes painful sores. 900 people in Ethiopia will receive either the standard drug or one of the new combinations. The goal is to see which treatment cures all lesions by day 90, with fewer side effects.

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Locations

  • ALERT Hospital

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  • Arba Minch General Hospital

    Arba Minch, Ethiopia

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  • Boru Meda General Hospital

    Boru, Ethiopia

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