Hookworm infectious disease
MONDO:0005799Infection of humans or animals with hookworms other than those caused by the genus Ancylostoma or Necator, for which the specific terms ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis are available.
Also known as: Bunostomiases, Bunostomiasis, hookworm infection, infection, hookworm, infections, hookworm
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Hookworm infectious disease itself.
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New hookworm vaccine shows promise in early human trial
Vaccine CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine to prevent hookworm infection in 39 healthy adults who had never had hookworms before. Participants received different versions of the vaccine and were then exposed to hookworms in a controlled setting to see if the vaccine could prevent infection.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo drug doses aim to wipe out whipworm in toddlers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether higher doses of ivermectin, combined with albendazole, are safe and effective for treating whipworm infections in children aged 2 to 5 years. The trial involved 260 children in Tanzania and compared different doses of ivermectin, including a new dissolva…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Keiser • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug punch finally knock out whipworm in kids?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two drugs—moxidectin and albendazole—works better than albendazole alone for treating whipworm infections in children aged 6 to 12. The trial took place in Tanzania and involved 224 children. Researchers measured how many children were cured an…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jennifer Keiser • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:06 UTC