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Study of the efficacy of topical 25% benzyl benzoate versus 5% permethrin in patients with scabies

Study of the efficacy of topical 25% benzyl benzoate versus 5% permethrin in patients with scabies

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00031062
Enrollment
110
Registered
2023-01-18
Start date
2022-10-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

B86

Interventions

Group 1: Benzyl benzoate 25% Emulsion Group 2: Permethrin 5% Ointment

Sponsors

UK f. Dermatologie und Allergologie Salzburg
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Scabies with light microscopic mite detection. - Age: from 12 years of age (treatment by parent until physical/cognitive development allows self-treatment)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Scabies norvegica/crustosa - Pre-treatment of creams/emulsions containing benzyl benzoate (Antiscabiosum® 25%) in the last 3 weeks (from first application) - Application of creams containing permethrin (e.g. Infectoscab® 5%) during the last 3 weeks (from first application) - Use of oral ivermectin in the last 3 weeks. -- EXCEPTION: Children from the age of 12 to 18 years or study participants with a high mite density (>5 mites with duct structures in the reflected light microscope field of view) may be treated with topical benzyl benzoate, topical benzyl benzoate, topical benzyl benzoate, topical benzyl benzoate benzyl benzoate, topical permethrin or oral ivermectin may be included - known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient benzyl benzoate or permethrin - Patients who, because of their physical development or clinical condition, are unable to receive Are unable to understand and correctly perform the treatment procedures - Pregnancy and lactation - Alcohol abuse, mental retardation - Lack of willingness to comply/adhere to appointments as well as the Study protocol, and lack of understanding of the German language.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Tolerance

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactMatthias Brandlmaier

UK f. Dermatologie und Allergologie Salzburg

m.brandlmaier@salk.at+43 5 7255 57885

Outcome results

None listed

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