Scorpion sting study tests simpler antivenom dosing

NCT ID NCT06333834

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different ways of giving scorpion antivenom to adults who were stung. One group got a dose based on how severe their symptoms were, while the other group got the same dose for everyone. The goal was to see if the simpler approach works just as well at relieving symptoms. The trial involved 56 people and looked at how fast symptoms went away, side effects, and how much venom and antivenom was in the blood.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

scorpion antivenom

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simpler, one-size-fits-all dose of antivenom works just as well as the current severity-based dosing, making treatment faster and easier.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed Phase 2/3 trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The experimental dose may not be as effective in more severe cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scorpion envenomation Scorpion Stings

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Servicios Médicos Municipales de San Pedro Tlaquepaque.

    Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, 45560, Mexico