Effects of 2 Different Duration of Albendazole Therapy in Patients With Neurocysticercosis in Bra… (NCT02243644) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Effects of 2 Different Duration of Albendazole Therapy in Patients With Neurocysticercosis in Brain ≤ 5 Lesions on CT
India97 participantsStarted 2014-03
Plain-language summary
Comparing the effect of two different duration of same drug albendazole in patients with Neurocysticercosis less than or equal to 5 lesions on CT head at the end of 6 months.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 2-18 years.
* Number of parenchymal lesions: upto 5\*
* Stages of cysticerci at which albendazole treatment is effective
* Vesicular stage
* Colloid vesicular stage
* Granular nodular stage
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cysticercotic encephalitis
* Calcified cyst
* Hydrocephalus
* Intraventricular cyst
* Subarachnoid cyst
* Ophthalmic Cysticercosis
* No of cysts \>5
* Known allergy to benzimidazole class of compound which includes anaphylaxis, hypotension, severe skin reactions .
* Features of raised ICT (papilloedema, hyperventilation, hypertension, tonic posturing, B/L 6th nerve palsy, features of midline shift on CT/MRI)
* Critically sick (respiratory failure, cardiovascular instability)
* Already received albendazole or praziquantel or steroid therapy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of cyst resolved/ calcified completely after therapy. Resolution or calcification of cyst assessed on CT head at the end of 6 months after starting albendazole