Could a 3-day drug cure a deadly diarrhea in malnourished babies?

NCT ID NCT06600711

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests if nitazoxanide, a 3-day medicine, can treat Cryptosporidium infection in 480 malnourished children aged 6-12 months in Bangladesh. The goal is to shorten diarrhea and clear the parasite from stool. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, plus regular check-ups and blood/urine tests.

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