New Worm-Fighting pill could help millions of children
NCT ID NCT06128447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 3 trial tests a chewable tablet called ZP5-9676 (flubendazole) against common intestinal worms like hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm. About 300 people aged 6 months to 59 years from high-risk areas will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can cure the infection and reduce egg counts in stool.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ZP5-9676 (flubendazole) chewable tablet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, effective treatment for common intestinal worm infections, improving health in affected communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a placebo-controlled trial, so some participants may not receive active treatment. Results may vary by worm type, and long-term effectiveness is not yet known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica de Vacinas
RECRUITINGAmericaninha, Brazil