This study is currently recruiting participants.
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)
Condition(s)
Malaria; Intestinal Worms; GI Protozoa; Echiniococcus; Strongyloides
Investigational Drug(s)
Investigational Device(s)
Intervention(s)
Supporting Site
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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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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
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
Principal Investigator
Referral Contact
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