Parasitic skin disorder

This study tested a single oral dose of acoziborole in 208 adults with sleeping sickness, a deadly parasitic disease. Participants took three tablets once and were monitored for 18 months. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could cure both early and late stages of the d…

This study tested whether a single dose of an oral drug called moxidectin can cure scabies, a skin condition caused by tiny mites. 200 adults with confirmed scabies received either 8 mg, 16 mg, or 32 mg of moxidectin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug could comple…

This study tested a single dose of the oral drug acoziborole in 35 children aged 1 to 14 with sleeping sickness (g-HAT). The goal was to see how the drug works in the body and if it is safe and effective. This simpler treatment could help control the disease in remote areas where…

This study tested whether cleaning the eyelids with wipes containing chlorhexidine can treat blepharitis caused by Demodex mites. 106 adults with the condition used the wipes twice daily for four weeks. Researchers measured mite counts and eyelash debris before and after treatmen…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of oral ivermectin for treating scabies in children weighing 5 to less than 15 kilograms. 240 children participated, receiving either ivermectin, a standard permethrin cream, or a placebo. The goal is to see if ivermectin can be a sa…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested oral ivermectin minitablets in 13 children aged 3 months and older weighing 5 to less than 15 kilograms who had scabies. The study aimed to check the safety, how the drug works in the body, and how well it treats the infection. Results will hel…

This study looked at whether giving hospital-level care to acutely ill adults in their own homes in rural areas works well. 160 people with various conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower costs and help patien…

This study tested an eyedrop called TP-03 in 39 people with meibomian gland dysfunction (a common cause of dry eye) linked to Demodex mites. The goal was to compare two dosing schedules (twice vs. three times daily) for safety and effectiveness. The results could lead to a new tr…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This study evaluated a new rapid test called CL Detect™ for diagnosing cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin infection caused by parasites. Researchers tested 150 adults with skin ulcers to see how well the rapid test works compared to the standard method of looking at samples under a …

This early study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of vitamin B9 (11C-PABA) can help doctors see infections deep inside the body. Researchers scanned 13 healthy people and patients with known or suspected infections. The goal was to see if this method can…

This completed Italian study looked at over 1,300 people with scabies to see how often the first treatment cured them. Researchers also tracked how many scabies cases occurred over three years and analyzed patterns by age and ethnicity. The study did not test a new drug but colle…

This study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help primary care doctors decide whether a patient with a skin condition really needs to see a dermatologist. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with skin problems and had their doctors take photos of the affected ar…

This study looked at 156 critically ill patients to find out what factors help achieve the right levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in the blood. Researchers collected clinical data and used therapeutic drug monitoring to see which patients reached target concentrations. The goal …