Testing hookworm infection for adults who have never had it
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This early-phase study tests whether deliberately infecting you with hookworm larvae placed on the skin is safe and how your body responds. It may help researchers understand treatments for hookworm-related conditions, but it involves being intentionally infected.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 to 45 (inclusive), and be willing to join for about 6 months
- Be in generally good health based on screening exams and blood/urine tests
- If you could become pregnant, use reliable birth control during the study (or be surgically sterile, or not able to become pregnant for specific reasons)
- If you are female, do not be pregnant and not currently breastfeeding
- Have no major illnesses affecting organs (brain/heart/lungs/liver/kidneys) and no known immune problems
- Have no past hookworm infection and have not lived in a place where hookworms are common for more than 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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