Evaluation, Treatment and Monitoring of Patients With a Known or Suspected Parasitic Infection

Part of paid clinical trials in Bethesda, Maryland.

Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Study ID
NCT00001645
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Echiniococcus
  • GI Protozoa
  • Intestinal Worms
  • Malaria
  • Strongyloides

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
3 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, treat and follow patients with parasitic infections. People with a known or suspected parasitic infection who are at least 1 year old may be enrolled. This study does not involve any experimental treatments. Participants will have a physical examination and laboratory tests on blood, stool, or urine. Blood samples may be collected at regular intervals, but no more than 450 ml (15 ounces) of blood will be drawn from adults, and no more than 7 ml (1-1/2 teaspoons) per kg (2.2 pounds) of body weight from children, in any 6-week period. Other tests may include x-rays, electrocardiogram (EKG), or tissue biopsy (surgical removal of a small tissue sample), depending on the individual s condition. Patients may be offered treatment or may be referred to another study that is more appropriate for the problem. Any treatment provided in this study will be according to standard medical practice for the patient s specific medical problem. Patients responses to treatment will be evaluated at regularly scheduled clinic visits. The length of time between visits and the total duration of the study for a given individual will be determined by the study doctor, based on that person s medical condition.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 10, 1998
Status verified
Mar 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
800 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Diarrhea GI parasite
    Subjects infected with a GI parasite
  • Arm: Echinococcus
    Subjects infected with echinococcus
  • Arm: Intestinal worm
    Subjects infected with parasitic intestinal worm
  • Arm: Malaria
    Subjects infected with malaria
  • Arm: Parasitic infection
    Subjects infected with a parasitic infection that is not included in the other cohorts

Primary Outcome Measure

The Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases has been conducting studies of the diagnosis, treatment, and pathogenesis of wide variety of parasitic infections. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesdaMaryland20892
For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)
[email protected]
800-411-1222

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