Breakthrough study could give youngest scabies patients better treatment option

NCT ID NCT04332068

Summary

This study tested whether oral ivermectin is safe and effective for treating scabies in young children weighing 5-15kg. Researchers compared the pill to the standard permethrin cream treatment in 240 children. The goal was to gather safety data to potentially expand treatment options for this age group who currently have limited choices.

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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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