Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Malathion Formulation in the Treatment of Head Lice

Lead Sponsor:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Conditions:

Lice Infestations

Eligibility:

All Genders

2+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Current treatments for head lice include over-the-counter products such as permethrin and prescription products such as OVIDE (malathion 0.5%) lotion. In a previous phase II study, a novel, easy-to-us...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Confirmed active head lice infestation
  • Patient, parent or guardian must be able to apply the treatment
  • Entire household must be screened
  • All infested persons must agree to participate

Exclusion

  • Allergy to pediculicides, hair care products or chrysanthemums
  • Scalp conditions other than head lice
  • Previous head lice treatment within the past 4 weeks
  • Female patients who are pregnant or nursing

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

360 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00244439

Start Date

December 1 2005

End Date

December 1 2006

Last Update

December 23 2013

Active Locations (6)

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1

Investigator Site

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

2

Investigator Site

Miami, Florida, United States

3

Investigator Site

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

4

Investigator Site

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States