Tiny tablets for tiny patients: new hope for treating scabies in babies

NCT ID NCT06404333

Summary

This small study tested a special, child-friendly tablet version of the drug ivermectin to treat scabies in very young children. It aimed to find a safe and effective dose for infants and toddlers weighing between 11 and 33 pounds. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, how it moves through a child's body, and if it can clear the scabies infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fundação de Dermatologia Tropical e Venereologia Alfredo da Matta (FUAM)

    Manaus, 69065-130, Brazil

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