Evaluation and treatment of patients with parasitic infections

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients who have known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria and intestinal worms. Participants, aged 1 year and older, will undergo physical examinations and various laboratory tests, including blood, stool, and urine analyses. The study will follow a prospective design, allowing for individualized treatment plans based on each patient's specific condition, while adhering to standard medical practices. Patients may also be referred to other studies if more appropriate for their needs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Age 3 or over.

Access to a primary medical care provider outside of the NIH

Clinical evidence suggestive of a parasitic infection

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Less than 3 years of age

No evidence suggestive of a parasitic infection

Where it's running

• National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
  Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas B Nutman, M.D. — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Study coordinator: Thomas B Nutman, M.D.
• Email: tnutman@mail.nih.gov
• Phone: (301) 496-5399

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.