New drug trial targets debilitating fatigue from Tick-Borne parasite

NCT ID NCT06656351

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study is testing whether the drug tafenoquine can help people with chronic babesiosis who suffer from severe, disabling fatigue. The main goal is to see if the treatment reduces fatigue levels and clears the Babesia parasite from the body. Researchers will enroll 40 adults and follow them for 180 days to measure their fatigue and check for the parasite using blood tests.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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