Investigation the effect of Peganum harmala decoction on head lice

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pediculosis.; Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; B85.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20201219049760N1
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 August 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

All children between 3-12 years old referred to Baze Sheikh Health Center with pediculosis diagnose by a dermatologist: At the study beginning, at least 3 adult lice or at least 1 adult lice and 10 lice eggs should be seen in the patient's hair.
Obtaining the informed consent of the patient / parents
The patient's hair length should be at least 3 cm
Patient/parents consent of not using any chemical, plant or other anti - louse treatment during the study

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of patient/parents consent to participate in study
Failing at follow-up and follow-up visits
Children with age less than 3 years or over 12
Just lice egg are exist in patient’s hair not adult lice
Patient’s hair cutting below 3 cm length
Using from other anti-lice treatment in the last 7 days
Taking antibiotics in the last 7 days
Open wound existence in the patient's head
Existence of any type of underlying scalp disease (other than lice) at the study beginning (such as psoriasis)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ice eradication rate. Timepoint: Observation of live lice at baseline and on days 2, 6, 7 and 14 after treatment. Method of measurement: By physical examination on specified days.