Could a single pill cure scabies? new study tests three doses
NCT ID NCT05875441
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 completely clear the infection by day 28, and to check for side effects.
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Locations
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Advanced Care and Clinical Trials, LLC
Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Affinity Clinical Research LLC
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Derclinic
San Pedro Sula, Cortez, 21104, Honduras
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Evolution Clinical Trials
Miami, Florida, 33016, United States
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Hospital y Clinica Bendana
San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department, 21104, Honduras
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Instituto Dermatologico Dominicano y Cirugia de Piel
Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic
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LA Universal Research Center, Inc
Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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Medical Research of Westchester, Inc
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Vargas Clinic
San Salvador, San Salvador Department, 01101, El Salvador