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Veron Scabies Education and Eradication Program
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Ivermectin and Permethrin 5% lotion for Scabies. Completed, enrolled 1,057 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this project is to develop a community scabies eradication and education program for the highly endemic areas surrounding the Veron community on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. It proposes the use of oral Ivermectin as a replacement for topical Lindane--a readily available medical formulation, pesticide, and environmental toxin that is reported to be banned in the Dominican Republic as well as over 80 other countries throughout the world.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Ivermectin 200ug/kg, 1 dose Q 6 months x 2, total duration = 12 months
apply lotion to entire body, excluding head, at bedtime, rinse off following morning, wait one week, repeat application for a total of 2 applications, PRN frequency, NMT 6 applications in 12 months, total duration = 12 months.