A randomized comparative study between intravenous and intramuscular scorpion antivenom regimens in a tertiary center in Upper Egypt

A randomized comparative study between intravenous and intramuscular scorpion antivenom regimens in a tertiary center in Upper Egypt - Intravenous and intramuscular scorpion antivenom

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000022032

Enrollment

100

Registered

2016-05-01

Start date

2016-01-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Scorpion envenomation

Interventions

the efficacy of scorpion antivenom following intramuscular route of administration the efficacy of scorpion antivenom following intravenous route of administration

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients presented with a definite history of scorpion sting. Presented to Assiut university hospital for children within 6 hours of the sting. Observation for at least 24 hours.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with no definite history of scorpion sting.Presentation after 6 hours of the sting.Observation of less than 24 hours.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
the efficacy of scorpion antivenom following intramuscular, intravenous routes of administration	—

Countries

Africa

Contacts

Public ContactKhaled Saad

Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt Pediatric Department

med@aun.edu.eg+20882368373

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026