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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scabies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Care and Clinical Trials, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

  • Affinity Clinical Research LLC

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • Derclinic

    San Pedro Sula, Cortez, 21104, Honduras

  • Evolution Clinical Trials

    Miami, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Hospital y Clinica Bendana

    San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department, 21104, Honduras

  • Instituto Dermatologico Dominicano y Cirugia de Piel

    Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic

  • LA Universal Research Center, Inc

    Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States

  • Medical Research of Westchester, Inc

    Miami, Florida, 33165, United States

  • Vargas Clinic

    San Salvador, San Salvador Department, 01101, El Salvador