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Evaluation, Treatment, and Monitoring of Patients With Known or Suspected Parasitic Infection

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Summary | Eligibility | Citations | Contacts

Summary

Number

97-I-0096

Sponsoring Institute

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Min Age: 3 Years
Max Age: N/A

Referral Letter Required

Yes

Population Exclusion(s)

None

Keywords

Helminth Infection;
Parasite;
Known Parasitic Infection;
Suspected Parasitic Infection;
Natural History

Recruitment Keyword(s)

None

Condition(s)

Malaria;
Intestinal Worms;
GI Protozoa;
Echiniococcus;
Strongyloides

Investigational Drug(s)

None

Investigational Device(s)

None

Intervention(s)

None

Supporting Site

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, treat and follow patients with parasitic infections.

People with a known or suspected parasitic infection who are at least 1 year old may be enrolled. This study does not involve any experimental treatments.

Participants will have a physical examination and laboratory tests on blood, stool, or urine. Blood samples may be collected at regular intervals, but no more than 450 ml (15 ounces) of blood will be drawn from adults, and no more than 7 ml (1-1/2 teaspoons) per kg (2.2 pounds) of body weight from children, in any 6-week period. Other tests may include x-rays, electrocardiogram (EKG), or tissue biopsy (surgical removal of a small tissue sample), depending on the individual s condition.

Patients may be offered treatment or may be referred to another study that is more appropriate for the problem. Any treatment provided in this study will be according to standard medical practice for the patient s specific medical problem. Patients responses to treatment will be evaluated at regularly scheduled clinic visits. The length of time between visits and the total duration of the study for a given individual will be determined by the study doctor, based on that person s medical condition.

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Eligibility

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Age 3 or over.

Access to a primary medical care provider outside of the NIH

Clinical evidence suggestive of a parasitic infection

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Less than 3 years of age

No evidence suggestive of a parasitic infection


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Citations:

Nutman TB. Human infection with Strongyloides stercoralis and other related Strongyloides species. Parasitology. 2017 Mar;144(3):263-273. doi: 10.1017/S0031182016000834. Epub 2016 May 16.

O'Connell EM, Nutman TB. Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;35(3):493-522. doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2015.05.003.

Nash TE, Ohl CA, Thomas E, Subramanian G, Keiser P, Moore TA. Treatment of patients with refractory giardiasis. Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Jul 1;33(1):22-8. Epub 2001 May 23.

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Contacts:

Principal Investigator

Referral Contact

For more information:

Thomas B. Nutman, M.D.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NIHBC 04 BG RM 211C
4 MEMORIAL DR
BETHESDA MD 20892
(301) 496-5399
tnutman@mail.nih.gov

Thomas B. Nutman, M.D.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NIHBC 04 BG RM 211C
4 MEMORIAL DR
BETHESDA MD 20892
(301) 496-5399
tnutman@mail.nih.gov

Office of Patient Recruitment
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Building 61, 10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
Local Phone: 301-451-4383
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ccopr@nih.gov

Clinical Trials Number:

NCT00001645

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