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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
250
Omni Dermatology
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sun Rise Clinical Research, Inc
Bell Gardens, California, United States
Havana Research Institute
Pasadena, California, United States
Solutions Through Advanced Research
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
San Marcus Research Clinic, Incorporation
Miami, Florida, United States
L & C Professional Medical Research Institute
Miami, Florida, United States
Vista Health Research, LLC
Miami, Florida, United States
Derm Dx Center for Dermatology
Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States
Sun Research Institute
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Zain Research, LLC
Richland, Washington, United States
...and 3 more locations
Proportion of patients with therapeutic cure (parasitological cure plus clinical cure) of scabies
Time frame: Day 28
The proportion of patients with no itch persistence
Time frame: Day 28
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