Condition

Trichuriasis clinical trials and research

• 2Clinical trials
• 2Countries

All recruiting trials (2)

• Oral administration of whipworm eggs to healthy adults

  This study will try giving small, measured doses of Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) eggs by mouth to healthy adults with no prior exposure to see if infection is safe and can be reliably produced.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations · NCT05706116

• Comparing oxfendazole and albendazole for treating Trichuris trichiura infections in adults

  This study is testing whether different doses of a new medication called oxfendazole can treat Trichuris trichiura infections in adults better than the standard treatment with albendazole.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Asociacion Benefica Prisma · Santa Clara, Maynas · NCT04713787

Quick answers

How many Trichuriasis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

2, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (1 trial), Peru (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 1: 1, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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