New hope for tiny tots: ivermectin trial targets scabies in young kids

NCT ID NCT04332068

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether oral ivermectin is safe and works for treating scabies in children weighing 5 to less than 15 kilograms (about 11 to 33 pounds). About 240 children with scabies received either ivermectin or a standard cream treatment. The goal is to provide a simpler, oral treatment option for this young age group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alfredo da Matta Tropical Dermatology Foundation (FUAM)

    Manaus, Brazil

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute

    Kisumu, Kenya

  • MRC Unit The Gambia

    Banjul, The Gambia

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