Could a Baby-Friendly ivermectin formula beat scabies?
NCT ID NCT06918665
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial compares a new ivermectin powder mixed with infant formula to the standard tablet in 52 healthy adults. The goal is to see if the new formulation is absorbed similarly, tastes better, and causes no new side effects. Results will guide future use in children with scabies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ivermectin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more palatable ivermectin formulation for children, making scabies treatment easier.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial in healthy adults, not children. The new formulation may not prove bioequivalent or could have unexpected side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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The Royal Children's Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, 3016, Australia