Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of Emodepside Compared to a Single Dose of Albendazole in Ad… (NCT07258173) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of Emodepside Compared to a Single Dose of Albendazole in Adolescents and Adults Infected With Trichuris Incognita
100 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of emodepside with the standard treatment, albendazole, in adolescents (12 years and older) and adults infected with Trichuris incognita.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 12 years and above.
* Written informed consent signed by participant and, in the case of minors, parents/caregivers.
* Agree to comply with study procedures, including provision of two stool samples at the beginning (screening) and at follow-up assessment 14-21 days after treatment.
* Having at least two slides of the quadruple Kato-Katz thick smears positive for Trichuris incognita and infection intensities of at least 48 eggs per gram (EPG).
* Willing to be examined by a study physician prior to treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence or signs of major systemic illnesses, e.g. body temperature ≥ 38 °C, severe anemia (Hb below 80g/l) upon initial clinical assessment etc.
* History of severe acute or unmanaged severe chronic disease (i.e., condition is not as therapeutically controlled as necessary).
* Positive malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and temperature ≥ 38 °C.
* Abnormal liver and renal function assessed by biochemical blood-based analyses.
* Recent use of anthelmintic drugs (in the 4 weeks before treatment).
* Known allergy to study medications and formulations (i.e. albendazole and emodepside).
* Prescribed or taking medication with known contraindication to or interaction with study drugs.
* Participating in other clinical trials during the study period.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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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Cure rate (CR) of emodepside compared to albendazole against Trichuris incognita