Scientists test new Worm-Killing combo for tots

NCT ID NCT06184399

Summary

This study tested different doses of two common worm-killing medicines, ivermectin and albendazole, in young children aged 2-5 years. The goal was to find the safest and most effective dose combination to treat common intestinal worm infections like whipworm. Researchers also compared a new, easy-to-swallow tablet form of the medicine to the standard version.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri

    Chake Chake, Tanzania

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