Urinary schistosomiasis
MONDO:0006001A bladder infection that occurs as a manifetation of a systemic infection with one or more species of the parasitic worms of the Schistosoma type; this can progress to bladder cancer in time.
Also known as: Schistosoma haematobium (& vesical schistosomiasis), Schistosoma hematobium infection, schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium, urinary bladder schistosomiasis
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Urinary schistosomiasis itself.
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New vaccine aims to keep parasitic infection at bay in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a vaccine called Bilhvax, given alongside a standard treatment (praziquantel), to see if it could delay the return of schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection) in children aged 6 to 9 in Senegal. The vaccine was given as three shots plus a booster one year later. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study puts schistosomiasis tests to the test in Near-Elimination zone
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study in Pemba, Tanzania, compared several diagnostic tests for Schistosoma haematobium, a parasitic worm that causes a debilitating disease. Researchers tested 801 schoolchildren using methods like urine filtration, AI microscopy, and molecular tests. The goal was…
Sponsor: Stefanie Knopp • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:19 UTC
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Expert advice slashes unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in family clinics
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether adding infectious disease experts to primary care teams helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Over 1,300 patients from six clinics in Spain took part. Doctors in the expert-advised group could call or meet with specialists to discuss tricky cases. The…
Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC