A study comparing Arka Taila and Permethrin 5% lotion for the treatment of scabies in children

A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL OF ARKA TAILA IN PAMA (SCABIES) IN CHILDREN - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/07/113909

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-14

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L088- Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group between 3-16 year. 2.Children having uncomplicated Pama (scabies) only. 3.Patient of both sexes. 4.Patient irrespective of religion, socioeconomic status.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.The child suffering from any chronic skin disease, immune suppressed systemic disorder. 2.Norwegian Scabies (crusted scabies). 3.Children with a history of allergic reactions of topical treatments.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Kandu (Itching) 2. Pidika (Burrows) 3. Daha (Burning sensation) 4. Srava (Discharge) 5. Distribution of the lesionsTimepoint: The assessment of the patients will be done at the interval of 7 days. 1. Assessment I: At registration (1 st day) 2. Assessment II: 7 th day, 3.Assessment III: 14th day. 4. Follow up: 21 st day Follow up (post treatment): Will be done after completion of treatment (21 st day).	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Kandu (Itching) 2. Pidika (Burrows) 3. Daha (Burning sensation) 4. Srava (Discharge) 5. Distribution of the lesionsTimepoint: The assessment of the patients will be done at the interval of 7 days. 1. Assessment I: At registration (1 st day) 2. Assessment II: 7 th day, 3.Assessment III: 14th day. 4. Follow up: 21 st day Follow up (post treatment): Will be done after completion of treatment (21 st day).

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Complete cure from all classical symptoms of PamaTimepoint: The assessment of the patients will be done at the interval of 7 days. 1. Assessment I: At registration (1 st day) 2. Assessment II: 7 th day, 3.Assessment III: 14th day. 4. Follow up: 21 st day Follow up (post treatment): Will be done after completion of treatment (21 st day).	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr GP Garg

Gurukul Campus Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Haridwar

drgarggp@gmail.com6395611281

Outcome results