Scientists infect volunteers with hookworms to test future vaccine
NCT ID NCT01940757
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study gives healthy adults different doses of hookworm larvae through the skin to find a safe dose that causes a consistent infection. The goal is to create a reliable model for testing a future hookworm vaccine. About 35 people aged 18 to 45 will take part for 6 months.
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George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
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