Comparative insect repellency study of combined lemongrass and peppermint oil lotion versus 25% DEET lotion against mosquitoes

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Dengue; Infections and Infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN23577135
• Lead Sponsor: Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-10-10
• Study Start: 2024-02-09
• Last Update Posted: 19 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy male or female aged 18–40 years
2. Must know how to read and write
3. Must be willing to comply with the study protocol requirements
4. Must be willing to sign an informed consent after having clearly understood its content
5. Must be willing to have photos taken for documentation purposes during the experiment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant or lactating women
2. Those with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity reactions to insect repellents and its components
3. Those with a history of adverse reactions to insect bite
4. Those who have active skin lesions or other dermatological disorders (like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis)
5. Those with a history of other comorbid conditions (diabetes, hypertension, malignancy)
6. Current or ex-smoker (=10 pack years)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified