Clinical trials
Neglected Tropical Diseases clinical trials
Below are recruiting neglected tropical diseases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05243654RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin add-on for newly diagnosed leprosy treatment
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding metformin to standard leprosy treatment (multidrug therapy, or MDT) helps people with multibacillary leprosy recover better and remain tolerable over 48 weeks. Participants also get monitored closely for side effects and safety issues.
Tangerang, BantenAges 18–65 - NCT07145736RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two drugs to control river blindness and other neglected diseases
This trial tests if moxidectin works better than ivermectin for controlling river blindness and other neglected tropical diseases. Both drugs are given as a single dose during mass treatment campaigns in villages.
Andulo, Bíe ProvinceAges 5 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neglected tropical diseases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2 recruiting neglected tropical diseases studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a neglected tropical diseases trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a neglected tropical diseases trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.