Scabies
MONDO:0004525A contagious skin infection that is caused by the burrowing parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, and is characterized by intense itching and small, raised red spots in the area of the mite burrows.
Also known as: Sarcoptes scabiei caused disease or disorder, Sarcoptes scabiei disease or disorder, Sarcoptes scabiei infectious disease, sarcoptic itch
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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: PHASE3 • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kenya Medical Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC