HelminthiasisNCT04227925
The Longevity of Trichuris Trichiura Colonization
An observational study of Helminthiasis and Helminth Infection, run by University of Aarhus.
Trial summary
The aim of the study was to study the longevity of Trichuris trichiura colonization Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Helminthiasis, Helminth Infection
- What is being tested?
- Trichuris trichiura
- How many people
- 1 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 8 Apr 2013to 17 Sep 2019
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: A singlex healthy volunteer
Who may be able to join
- The included volunteer is a researcher within parasitology with focus on Trichuris trichiura and Trichiura suis. He planned to infect himself under medical supervision. This was his third self-infection with Trichuris. The only clinical criterion for his inclusion in the study was that he was healthy.
Who cannot join
- N/A
About this study
The aim of the study was to study the longevity of Trichuris trichiura colonization
Read the detailed description
The present study investigates the longevity of Trichuris trichiura colonization in a human volunteer as measured by regular fecal sampling.
- Conditions
- Helminthiasis, Helminth Infection
- Being tested
- Trichuris trichiura
- Medical subject headings
- Helminthiasis, Trematode Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Trichuris trichiuraBiological
Infective eggs from human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Faecal egg excretion
Regular monitoring of fecal egg counts by microscopy
Measured: 78 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jan 2020
- Study start8 Apr 2013
- Primary completion17 Sep 2019
- Study completion17 Sep 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HelminthiasisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of AarhusThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04227925
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- T trichiura longevity
- Status last verified
- Jan 2020
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2020
- Last updated
- 14 Jan 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jan 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Longevity of Trichuris Trichiura Colonization
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04227925
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- T trichiura longevity
- Conditions
- Helminthiasis, Helminth Infection
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of AarhusUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Apr 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Sep 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Sep 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of the study was to study the longevity of Trichuris trichiura colonization
Detailed description
The present study investigates the longevity of Trichuris trichiura colonization in a human volunteer as measured by regular fecal sampling.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- A singlex healthy volunteer
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The included volunteer is a researcher within parasitology with focus on Trichuris trichiura and Trichiura suis. He planned to infect himself under medical supervision. This was his third self-infection with Trichuris. The only clinical criterion for his inclusion in the study was that he was healthy.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- N/A
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Trichuris trichiuraInfective eggs from human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura | Biological | – |
Primary outcome
Faecal egg excretion
Time frame: 78 weeks
Regular monitoring of fecal egg counts by microscopy
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Jan 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Helminthiasis and Helminth Infection, run by University of Aarhus.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Faecal egg excretion (time frame: 78 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jan 2020.