Active clinical trials for "Scabies"

Study to Evaluate the Therapeutic Equivalence of Permethrin Cream 5%in the Treatment of Scabies.

This is a pilot study evaluating if treatment for scabies also treats headlice in the same community

This is a multi-center, double-blind, randomized, two arm parallel design study. This study is comprised of two phases: screening and treatment. The screening period will be up to 5 days, followed by the treatment phase of 28±4 days. During the treatment phase subjects will be randomized to receive either test or reference treatments in a double-blind manner in an outpatient setting. Randomization of subjects will be in a 1:1 ratio for the test and reference drug arms and will be stratified by site. Screening will begin at visit 1, during which eligibility will be determined and prohibited treatments will be discontinued. Randomization will occur following the confirmation of the eligibility criteria at visit 2 (baseline, Day 1) i.e. initiation of treatment phase. The treatment phase will be 28±4 days in duration wherein subject will receive treatment with investigational product (either test or reference) on Day 1 or Baseline (visit 2). Safety and tolerability assessments will be performed on Day 7 (visit 3). Efficacy, safety and tolerability will be assessed on Day 14 (visit 4) followed by the End of study visit on Day 28 (visit 5). If positive identification of scabies is confirmed at Day 14 (visit 4), the subject will be retreated with the second application of the investigational product.

Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), scabies and soil transmitted helminths (STH) are common neglected tropical diseases affecting the people of Fiji. There is a dedicated LF eradication program supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), however scabies and STH are currently managed on an individual level with symptomatic treatment as required. In an attempt to reduce the prevalence of LF globally, research is being undertaken into alternative, more effective treatment options. A recent study in Papua New Guinea demonstrated a new triple drug therapy (ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole) is superior to the currently recommended two drug therapy (diethylcarbamazine and albendazole) used by WHO LF programs in the Pacific. However, adverse events were more frequent. Despite no serious adverse events being observed, it is necessary to conduct further studies to review the safety of this new triple therapy before it can be endorsed as an effective mass drug administration (MDA) regimen for LF in endemic countries. Fiji's burden of LF, that has been recalcitrant to previous MDA with diethylcarbamazine and albendazole, make it an ideal site to obtain further efficacy and safety data of the triple therapy. Ivermectin given to communities as MDA has been proven to be effective in reducing the community prevalence of scabies. What is not known is the effects of one dose versus two doses of ivermectin as MDA. This question will be reviewed within the design of the community randomized study. The prevalence of impetigo in a community is linked to scabies and this will also be reviewed. Ivermectin and albendazole are both effective individually against STH. The effectiveness of this combination of treatment as MDA in Fiji for STH has not been studied. The effectiveness for the individual in the short-term and the community in the longer-term will be reviewed. In addition, the acceptability and feasibility of the new therapy in communities at risk of these three diseases will be reviewed.

Scabies is associated with significant discomfort and social taboo. Existing treatment regimen frequently fails due to lack of patient compliance. We compared single use regimen to existing standard repeat application regimen for treatment of scabies.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). Diagnosis of scabies is made based on clinical symptoms, such as nocturnal itching, and appearance and distribution of the rash. Definitive diagnosis includes the microscopic identification of the mite, mite eggs, or mite fecal matter in the skin. Topical permethrin is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of scabies. It is a synthetic pyrethroid that is safe for use in adults and children 2 months and older. This study will evaluate the therapeutic equivalence of a generic permethrin cream 5% to Elimite® in the Treatment of Scabies.

This is an open-label prospective community intervention trial to assess the impact of community mass treatment with azithromycin for yaws and ivermectin for scabies, on non-yaws bacterial skin infections. Communities will be randomised to receive standard treatment for both yaws and scabies either in parallel (site 1) or in sequence (site 2). Treatment of yaws: Single dose of Azithromycin (30mg/kg, max 2G). Treatment of scabies: Either an oral dose of Ivermectin (200μg/kg) or permethrin cream for those with a contraindication to Ivermectin (WT<15kg, pregnant or breastfeeding women) given in 2 doses 7-14 days apart. Investigators will complete a clinical and microbiological assessment of bacterial skin disease at baseline and at 12 months to assess the impact of treatment on the prevalence of bacterial infection and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Primary Outcome Difference in the change in prevalence of impetigo between baseline and 12- months between the parallel and the sequential treatment arms. Secondary Outcomes Change in the proportion of swab samples from which S. pyogenes is cultured between baseline and follow-up in the two arms The proportion of samples from which a drug-resistant isolate of S.pyogenes is cultured in the two arms

The ETSKABI study is a prospective, open-label, multicenter, initially single-armed and in case of treatment failure subsequently three-armed randomized clinical trial. Within the initial treatment phase, the to-date clinical efficacy of the standard therapy regimen according to the current German "S1-guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of scabies" is to be examined. The subsequent second phase focusses on three differently escalated treatment regimens in order to evaluate their potential to cure those patients still suffering from Scabies after standard therapy. In total, 183 patients with Scabies who meet all inclusion criteria and do not meet none of the exclusion criteria are to be enrolled and topically treated with Permethrin 5 % cream (up to two administrations, i.e. repeated one-time on day 14 in case of persisting Scabies). In case of treatment failure by the end of phase one, adult patients will be randomized to either receive an (i) escalated therapy with Permethrin 5 % cream (repeated topical administration on two consecutive days), (ii) an add-on-combination consisting of escalated therapy with Permethrin 5 % cream and Ivermectin p.o. or (iii) an escalated therapy with Permethrin 10 % cream (up to two administrations, i.e. repeated one-time on day 14 in case of persisting Scabies). The primary objective of the ETSKABI study is the clinical efficacy of the standard therapy by the end of phase one (standard therapy according to the S1-guideline). Beside this, clinical efficacy by the end of phase two (escalation phase) will be evaluated as well as adverse events in order to investigate over-all clinical safety.

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.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a coordinated regional approach to healthy skin programs in six remote Aboriginal communities can demonstrate, not only a reduction in the burden of scabies and streptococcal skin sores, but also broad health benefits, including primary prevention of some chronic diseases that occur at particularly high rates in Australian Aboriginal communities. The primary objectives of the Program are: Demonstrate a reduction in scabies and skin sores on a regional basis Demonstrate the broader public health effects of Healthy Skin Programs, particularly those relating to chronic diseases such as rheumatic fever and renal diseases Build on the existing Indigenous capacity by assisting in the development of new knowledge and skills to improve the health and well being of Indigenous communities Establish the feasibility of incorporating Healthy Skin Programs into existing health service delivery