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Study of scorpion antivenom in children with scorpion sting

A pilot study on the second dose of scorpion antivenom in children with non-resolving scorpion sting envenomation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2015/03/005652
Enrollment
30
Registered
2015-03-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Children with signs of scorpion sting envenomation

Interventions

Intervention1: Haffkine Biopharma monovalent scorpion antivenom: dose of 3 vials (30 mg) - 30 ml dose will be added to 100 mL of normal saline, which will be infused intravenously over 30 minutes as s

Sponsors

The Director
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All children <= 12 years presenting with features of scorpion sting envenomation or unknown bite consistent with clinical features of scorpion sting envenomation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children without systemic features of scorpion sting envenomation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To see if second dose of antiscorpion venom (SAV) help in the recovery of children with non-resolving scorpion sting envenomation â?? grade 2 and above.Timepoint: To see if second dose of antiscorpion venom (SAV) help in the recovery of children with non-resolving scorpion sting envenomation â?? grade 2 and above.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To find the factors causing the delay in recovery of symptoms /worsening or progression of signs of envenomation even after the use of first dose of SAVTimepoint: At end of 6 hours.;To study about the adverse effects of SAVTimepoint: At end of 6 hours.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ramesh Kumar R

JIPMER

krramesh_iway@yahoo.co.in7373739142

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026