Healthy volunteers swallow whipworm eggs for science
NCT ID NCT05706116
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether giving healthy adults a controlled dose of whipworm eggs is safe and can cause a mild infection. Researchers will try different egg doses in 18 volunteers to find the best balance of safety and infection. The goal is to create a reliable human infection model for future studies on whipworm and potential treatments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
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NIH Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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