NCT01415830

Brief Summary

The morbidity associated with scorpion sting intoxication presents an endemic pattern in the country, where there are highly venomous species of scorpions so the scorpion sting intoxication (IPPA) is considered a medical emergency. On the other hand, there is scarce scientific literature from different controlled studies evaluating anti-scorpion serum, considering clinical severity scales, lab results and their safety. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of scorpion sting treatment, using two sera, one produced by Birmex versus Alacramyn ® (Bioclon).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2011

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2011

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 8, 2011

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 12, 2011

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

February 7, 2013

Status Verified

February 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

August 8, 2011

Last Update Submit

February 5, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Anti-Scorpion venom serumvenomefficacysafetychildren

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Resolution of signs and symptoms of scorpion envenomation

    after treatment (expected average of 12 hrs)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Evaluate the adverse events in every treated child

    inmediately after treatment and until 5 days later

Study Arms (2)

Anti-scorpion venom serum Birmex

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients 0 to 15 years with scorpion sting, will receive serum antiscorpion elaborated by Birmex

Biological: Anti-scorpion venom serum Alacramyn

Anti-scorpion venom serum Alacramyn

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients 0 to 15 years with scorpion sting, will receive other commercial serum antiscorpion (Alacramyn)

Biological: Anti-scorpion venom serum Birmex

Interventions

the dose may be required for the patient according to clinical manifestations and evolution

Also known as: anti-scorpion venom serum
Anti-scorpion venom serum Alacramyn

The dose may be required fot the patient according to clinical manifestations and evolution

Also known as: antiscorpion venom serum
Anti-scorpion venom serum Birmex

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Year - 15 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Scorpion sting
  • Either sex
  • Age 1 to 15 years
  • Signing an informed consent (signed by parent or guardian)
  • Being residents of the state of Guanajuato

You may not qualify if:

  • Previous treatment with gamma globulin or immunoglobulin
  • Blood transfusion at any stage of life
  • Patients treated with drugs that interact with anti-scorpion serum
  • History or history of sensitivity or intolerance to anti-scorpion serum or horse products
  • Pregnancy
  • Any immunodeficiency
  • Patients who have participated in a research protocol in the previous month.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hospital General Regional de León

León, Guanajuato, 37320, Mexico

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scorpion Stings

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bites and StingsPoisoningChemically-Induced DisordersWounds and Injuries

Study Officials

  • Ma. Eugenia Jimenez-Corona, PhD

    Laboratorios de Biologicos y Reactivos de México SA de CV

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2011

First Posted

August 12, 2011

Study Start

August 1, 2011

Primary Completion

May 1, 2012

Study Completion

May 1, 2012

Last Updated

February 7, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-02

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