Status:

RECRUITING

Sensitivity of Self-collected Skin Sampling for Scabies: a Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Radboud University Medical Center

Conditions:

Scabies

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

In this cross-sectional diagnostic study, healthy adults aged 18 and older with suspected, clinical, or confirmed scabies will be recruited. The objective is to determine if the sensitivity of self-co...

Detailed Description

Scabies infestations have significantly increased globally in the last 10-20 years, including a threefold rise in the Netherlands over the past decade. Diagnosing scabies is challenging due to varied ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years or older
  • Have either suspected scabies, clinical scabies or confirmed scabies (see table 1)
  • Providing informed consent (IC)

Exclusion

  • Individuals not speaking or understanding the Dutch or English language.
  • Individuals who have been diagnosed with scabies in the last six weeks and had started treatment.
  • Individuals who have used ivermectin for other diagnoses than scabies in the last six weeks.
  • Individuals younger than 18 years.
  • Individuals with immunosuppressive conditions (see appendix A).
  • Any other condition, finding or situation which, in the opinion of the investigator, may significantly increase the risk to the individual because of participation in the study, affect the ability of the individual to participate in the study or impair interpretation of the study data.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 21 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06546579

Start Date

August 21 2024

End Date

June 1 2025

Last Update

August 9 2024

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Radboudumc

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6525GA