Comparing two drugs for Dientamoeba fragilis stomach issues
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if paromomycin or metronidazole works better for adults with ongoing stomach problems caused by a parasite called Dientamoeba fragilis. These symptoms (pain, bloating, diarrhea) must have lasted more than a month, and no other cause has been found.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have had stomach or gut symptoms (like pain, bloating, or diarrhea) for more than a month
- A stool test confirmed you have Dientamoeba fragilis and no other infection (except Blastocystis hominis is okay)
- Your symptoms are not explained by another medical condition
- You are not pregnant
- You have not taken metronidazole or paromomycin in the last 3 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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