Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:35 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:35 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03435718
Brief Summary:
The main objective of this study is to provide data on the efficacy profile of different doses of oxfendazole when used in Trichuris trichiura infection. The drug will be also be examined for efficacy against other common nematodes encountered in man (Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus). The study will also provide data on the safety and tolerability of the oxfendazole in patients.
Detailed Description:
This is an assessor blind, randomized, comparative study in adult patients with proven intestinal infection with Trichuris trichiura to be conducted as a field study. Patients meeting the study entry criteria will receive either 6 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg or 30 mg/kg of oxfendazole as a single oral dose, three single doses of oxfendazole on consecutive days, or albendazole 400mg as a single oral dose. Stool samples will be obtained and examined prior to treatment and at 7, 14 and 21 days after treatment.
Study:
NCT03435718
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03435718