Control of Head Lice in Children and Adults

Larada Sciences, Inc.1 site in 1 country543 target enrollmentJune 2007

ConditionsPediculosis

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Pediculosis
Sponsor: Larada Sciences, Inc.
Enrollment: 543
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Efficacy of using heated air to kill head lice and their eggs
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 17 years ago

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Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2007

End Date

July 2008

Last Updated

17 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group