Comparison of Permethrin-Based Treatment Strategies Against Scabies in Infants and Young Children

ConditionScabies
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age1-4
SponsorCollege of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

About this trial

To compare the efficacy of different permethrin-based therapies for scabies infestations in infants and young children.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

1 month to 4 years age.

Both gender

Scabies as defined in operational definition

Disqualifiers

• Drug sensitivity test results for hypersensitivity to permethrin

Having renal or hepatic impairment.

Individuals with additional long-term skin and systemic disorders (such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, acne, psoriasis)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Permethrin 5%

Treatment groups

68 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

Lead sponsor

Pak Emirates Military Hospital

Sponsor institution