Lymphatic Filariasis
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2026-04-02Clinical Trial Update: Early Detection and AI-Based Management of Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa by Frontline Health Workers [NA]
An update on a Kenya Medical Research Institute clinical trial aiming to detect and manage skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Sub-S…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2026-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Safety of a Single Dose of Moxidectin Compared With Ivermectin in Individuals Living in Onchocerciasis Endemic Areas and in Individuals Living in Onchocerciasis Endemic Areas With High Levels of Lymphatic Filariasis Co-endemicity Receiving Concomitant Albendazole [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing safety of a single dose of moxidectin versus ivermectin in people living in onchocerciasis-endemic areas, including …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2026-01-29Clinical Trial Update: Moxidectin for LF, Cote d'Ivoire (DOLF) [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial results for moxidectin in lymphatic filariasis completed in Côte d'Ivoire, with results posted January 29, 2026.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2026-01-22Clinical Trial Update: Field Studies on the Feasibility of Interrupting the Transmission of Soil-transmitted Helminths (STH) [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 field study evaluating strategies to interrupt the transmission of soil-transmitted helminth infections and lymphatic filariasis h…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2025-11-25Clinical Trial Update: Integrating Mental Health Into Neglected Tropical Disease Care in Ghana [NA]
This clinical trial update notes efforts to integrate mental health services into neglected tropical disease care in Ghana. No specific drug…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS other · 2025-09-08Clinical Trial Update: Better Options for Lymphatic Filariasis Treatment [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial aiming to improve treatment options for lymphatic filariasis is described, with related conditions including scabie…
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EMA guidance · 2025-01-31New combination of medicines to treat parasitic worm infections
EMA issued an opinion endorsing the use of a combination of ivermectin and albendazole to treat parasitic worm infections as part of global …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2024-11-06Clinical Trial Update: East New Britain Province Monitoring & Evaluation
This clinical trial update reports the COMPLETED status of a monitoring and evaluation study for lymphatic filariasis elimination via mass d…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2024-06-10Clinical Trial Update: Integrated Mapping of Skin-presenting Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia
This clinical trial update describes an integrated mapping study to map skin-presenting neglected tropical diseases in Liberia, including le…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2022-08-19Clinical Trial Update: Cluster RCT of Co-administration Azithromycin, Albendazole & Ivermectin [Phase 4]
Phase 4 cluster randomized trial evaluating co-administration of azithromycin, albendazole, and ivermectin for trachoma and lymphatic filari…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2022-02-24Clinical Trial Update: Adjunctive Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration for Malaria Control [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial update on adjunctive ivermectin MDA for malaria control and related neglected tropical diseases.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2021-06-24Clinical Trial Update: A 24 Month Study to Compare Efficacy of Doxycycline vs Placebo for Improving Filarial Lymphedema in India [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating doxycycline versus placebo for improving filarial lymphedema in India has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2021-06-24Clinical Trial Update: A 24 Month Study, to Compare the Efficacy of Doxycycline vs. Placebo for Improving Filarial Lymphedema in Mali [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing doxycycline to placebo for improving filarial lymphedema in Mali has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2021-03-17Clinical Trial Update: A 24 Month Study to Compare Efficacy of Doxycycline vs Placebo for Improving Filarial Lymphedema in Sri Lanka [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing doxycycline to placebo for improving lymphedema due to lymphatic filariasis has completed in Sri Lanka.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2020-02-26Clinical Trial Update: Twice Yearly Treatment for the Control of LF [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial update for twice-yearly treatment targeting lymphatic filariasis and helminth infections has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-28Clinical Trial Update: PK PD Study of IDA and Azithromycin for NTDs ( ComboNTDs ) [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating PK/PD of IDA and azithromycin for neglected tropical diseases, completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-28Clinical Trial Update: Safety of Co-administration of IDA and Azithromycin for NTDs ( ComboNTDs ) [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety of co-administration of IDA and azithromycin for neglected tropical diseases (trachoma and ya…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-04Clinical Trial Update: Repeat Ivermectin Mass Drug Administrations for Control of Malaria: a Pilot Safety and Efficacy Study [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Pilot safety and efficacy study evaluating repeat mass drug administrations of ivermectin for malaria control, completed with results posted…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-10-09Clinical Trial Update: Eval 3-Drug Therapy Diethylcarbamize, Albendazole and Ivermectin That Could Accelerate LF Elimination Outside of Africa [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial update on a three-drug therapy (diethylcarbamazine, albendazole, and ivermectin) for lymphatic filariasis completion status.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-05-04Clinical Trial Update: Optimization of Mass Drug Administration With Existing Drug Regimens for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis for Ivory Coast (DOLF-Ivory Coast)
This clinical trial update describes efforts to optimize mass drug administration regimens for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis in Iv…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-10-16Clinical Trial Update: Optimization of Mass Drug Administration With Existing Drug Regimens for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis
A completed clinical trial evaluating optimization of mass drug administration using existing regimens for lymphatic filariasis and soil-tra…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Albendazole Dose on Clearance of Filarial Worms [Phase 2]
This Phase 2 study investigated how different doses of albendazole affect clearance of filarial worms in lymphatic filariasis due to Wuchere…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Albendazole Dose on Clearance of Filarial Worms [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating whether different albendazole dosing regimens improve clearance of filarial worms in lymphatic filariasi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Medical Implications of Coinfection With Malaria and Filariasis Parasites
A completed clinical trial update from NIAID examining the medical implications of coinfection with malaria and lymphatic filariasis.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Exhaled NO Testing in Filariasis
This completed trial evaluated exhaled nitric oxide testing as a non-invasive biomarker in individuals with lymphatic filariasis.