Ivermectin to stop flies that cause trachoma
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision, Infections clinical trials.
This study checks if taking ivermectin pills can reduce the number of flies that spread trachoma, an eye infection. If you are healthy and between 18 and 65, you may help test whether this common parasite drug can also prevent trachoma.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are willing to take the study drug (ivermectin) and follow the study rules
- You are in good general health
- You can produce a stool sample most days
- You do not have any allergy to ivermectin
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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