Taeniasis
MONDO:0000367A parasitic infection caused by tapeworms of the genus Taenia. Humans are infected by eating undercooked or raw meat of infected animals. It is usually an asymptomatic infection and patients may become aware of the infection by noticing segments of the tapeworm in their feces. If symptoms are present, they include nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea.
Also known as: Taenia infection, taenia saginata infection, infection by taenia saginata, infections, Taenia, unarmed tapeworm infection
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Taeniasis itself.
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Cysticercosis 3 trials
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Coenurosis 2 trials
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NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot hidden heart and lung problems in children
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is developing an AI-powered device that listens to children's heart, breath, and bowel sounds to identify signs of common diseases like congenital heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and abdominal issues. It will involve 30,000 children aged 0-18, some with these conditio…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 patients enrolled in Largest-Ever study of brain tapeworm outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by the pork tapeworm. Participants receive standard antiparasitic drugs and anti-inflammatories. Researchers will track their health over many years to understand what factors lead to better or worse …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC