Parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease
MONDO:0002875Infestations by parasites which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's epidermis. Most ectoparasites are arthropods.
Also known as: Infestations, ectoparasitic, ectoparasitic infestation, infestation, ectoparasitic
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New shampoo promises to zap head lice in minutes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new shampoo for head lice. It aims to kill lice quickly and safely. The study will include 180 healthy people aged 2 and older with mild to moderate lice. The new shampoo will be compared to a similar product already on the market.
Sponsor: Perrigo CSCI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study aims to find best scabies treatment for babies
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test different ways of using permethrin cream to treat scabies in 68 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years. The goal is to see which strategy works best to kill the mites and relieve itching. Researchers will check skin scrapings under a microsc…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New Lice-Zapping device takes on shampoo in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new medical device that works physically (X92001919) to a standard anti-lice shampoo (Paranix) for treating head lice. About 34 healthy people aged 2 and older with mild to moderate lice will receive either the device or the shampoo. The main goal is to see …
Sponsor: Oystershell NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a new drug combo wipe out three parasitic diseases at once?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis large study in Fiji tests whether a new combination of drugs (moxidectin plus two others) can safely treat three common parasitic infections: lymphatic filariasis, scabies, and strongyloidiasis. About 5,100 people will receive either the new combo or the standard treatment o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Medicines Development for Global Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:32 UTC
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AI app aims to help frontline workers diagnose neglected skin diseases
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mobile app using artificial intelligence can help frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa better diagnose skin-related neglected tropical diseases, like leprosy and scabies. Researchers will collect images from dermatologists to train the AI, the…
Sponsor: Kenya Medical Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC