Oral Ivermectin Versus Topical Permethrin to Treat Scabies in Children
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-09-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Scabies remains a frequent condition that affects adults and children. The aim of this study
is to compare the efficacy and safety of two drug treatments against scabies in children and
their close contacts. One group will apply topical permethrin 5% and the other group will
receive oral ivermectin.
Both groups will be treated twice, once at inclusion and the second time 10 days later. Both
treatment regimens have been used widely and are safe to use.