Efficacy of topical product of Rhus coriaria on head lice
Phase 2
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Pediculosis.Head louse infestation
- Registration Number
- IRCT20180712040446N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice Chancellor for research,Traditional Medicine School,Shahid Beheshti University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Take at least two continuous period of permethrin, according to the correct instruction
Having at least grade one (5-9 nit or live lice) according to severity of the contamination
Exclusion Criteria
Sensitivity to product
Head skin ulcers
Secondary skin infection including Impetigo
Chronic skin disease such as Psoriasis
Immunodeficiency
Pregnancy
Participation in any clinical trial within the past 4 weeks
Use less than twice in every three consecutive days
The concomitant use of another anti-lice drugs
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pediculosis severity of contamination. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention, 4, 10, and 14 days after the start of the Rhus coriaria product. Method of measurement: Mature insect count and lice egg.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pruritus rate. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention, 4, 10, and 14 days after the start of the Rhus coriaria product. Method of measurement: Ask the patient.