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. 2007 Jul 18;2007(3):CD000320. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000320.pub2

Madan 2001.

Methods Design: randomized controlled trial
Generation of allocation sequence: unclear
Allocation concealment: unclear
Blinding: outcomes assessor
Inclusion of randomized participants in the analysis: 75% (50/200 lost to follow up)
Participants Number: 200 enrolled (aged over 5 years; 132 males, 68 females)
Inclusion criteria: clinical diagnosis of scabies (defined as nocturnal itching and/or family contact with similar complaint and/or typical lesions)
Exclusion criteria: pregnancy; breastfeeding; severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or central nervous system disorders
Interventions 1. Oral ivermectin 200 µg/kg bodyweight single dose (100 participants) 
 2. 1% lindane lotion applied neck to toe and left on overnight (100 participants)
Outcomes 1. Number of participants clinically cured at 4 weeks (defined as no signs or symptoms of scabies) 
 2. Adverse events
Not included in this review:
 3. Number of participants clinically cured at 2 weeks 
 4. Number of patients with good improvement at 4 weeks
Notes Location: India
Date: not stated
Microscopic confirmation of diagnosis in 170/200 (85%) of participants
Family contacts treated with 25% benzyl benzoate lotion for 3 days