Control of Head Lice Infestations in Children and Adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Pediculosis
- Registration Number
- NCT00731718
- Lead Sponsor
- Larada Sciences, Inc.
- Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to see if heated air will kill head lice and their eggs. The treatment visit is approximately 1 hour long with a follow up phone call.
- Detailed Description
Head lice strikes fear into the hearts of parents of school age children. Ridding a child of head lice is one of the most frustrating experiences a parent can face.
The objective of this project is to test whether louse desiccation using our prototype is an effective means of controlling head louse infestations in children.
Children age 6 and over are included in this study.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 543
Inclusion Criteria
- Must be at least 6 years old, male or female Parent to attend treatment Able to comb the hair with no problems
Exclusion Criteria
- Chemical shampoos used within 14 days Open sores or wounds on the scalp Recent head radiation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Efficacy of using heated air to kill head lice and their eggs Through out
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Safety of device Through out
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Larada Sciences,Inc.
🇺🇸Salt Lake City, Utah, United States