Comparing the efficacy of permethrin and dimethicone in treatment of head lice infestatio
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Head lice.Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
- Registration Number
- IRCT20171117037512N2
- Lead Sponsor
- Sari University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
Female gender
age between 6 and 13 years
being infected with head lice
having normal general condition
Exclusion Criteria
History of any sensitivity to anti-pediculosis drugs
Dermatologic disorders
Secondary bacterial infection
Scalp burning
Asthma
Using hair care products
Using anti-pediculosis drugs during the last seven days
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cure rate in each group as no evidence of any adult lice, nymph or egg. Timepoint: Before intervention, days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: Examination of samples by an expert medical entomologist.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dermal and periorbital allergic reactions. Timepoint: Before intervention, days 7, 14 and 21. Method of measurement: Sample examination.