Oxfendazole for a single brain cysticercosis lesion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a medicine called oxfendazole (a type of anti-parasite drug, similar to albendazole) to treat a common form of brain infection caused by a pork tapeworm. If you have just one small lesion from this infection, this treatment may help reduce symptoms and prevent future seizures.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old
- Your brain scan (CT or MRI) must show one small spot (a single granuloma) caused by the pork tapeworm
- You must be willing to use effective birth control (both men and women who can have children)
- Your blood test results for red blood cells, platelets, white blood cells, sugar, kidney, and liver function must be normal
- You must be able to give written informed consent
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