Ovicidal Efficacy and Safety of Abametapir Lotion 0.74% Administered for the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Head Lice Infestation
• Interventions: Drug: Abametapir Lotion 0.74% w/w; Drug: Vehicle Lotion

• Registration Number: NCT02097485
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study was to evaluate ovicidal efficacy of a single application of abametapir lotion 0.74% w/w intended for the treatment of head lice.

Detailed Description

This was a double-blind, randomised, vehicle-controlled, parallel group study in males and females, aged three years and older with active head lice infestation. The study was designed to assess the ovicidal efficacy of a single application of abametapir lotion 0.74% w/w compared to a vehicle control, when applied to the scalp and hair for 10 minutes at the study site. This study used an ex vivo method of assessment for ovicidal efficacy.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2014-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2014-03-27
• Study Start: 2014-05
• Primary Completion: 2014-09
• Study Completion: 2014-10
• Disposition First Submitted: 2016-03-15
• Disposition First Submitted QC: 2016-03-15
• Disposition First Posted: 2016-04-14
• Results First Submitted: 2020-09-01
• Status Verified: 2021-04
• Results First Submitted QC: 2021-04-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-04-19
• Results First Posted: 2021-05-11
• Last Update Posted: 2021-05-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy male or female based on medical history
2. Six months of age or older.
3. Has an active head lice infestation with a minimum of 3 live head lice and at least 10 undamaged and unhatched head lice eggs in their hair.
4. Agrees to an examination for head lice and compliance with the study procedures.
5. All adult subjects must sign a written voluntary informed consent. For minors, the parent/ legal guardian agrees to the subject participating in the study as determined by the signing of an assent of informed consent.

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Exclusion Criteria

1. Has scalp disease or a history of allergies or prior reactions to any head lice products.
2. Has a condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the study.
3. Is receiving systemic or topical medication, which in the opinion of the Investigator, may compromise the integrity of the safety and/or efficacy assessments.
4. Had treatment (over-the-counter (OTC) or home remedy medication) for head lice within 14 days prior to Day 0.
5. Has received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to Day 0.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Abametapir Lotion 0.74% w/w	Abametapir Lotion 0.74% w/w	Topically administered to hair and scalp for 10 minutes application.
Vehicle Lotion	Vehicle Lotion	Administered to scalp and hair for 10 minutes application.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of Hatched Eggs Pre Treatment Relative to Post Treatment	14 days	Percentage of hatched eggs pre treatment relative to percentage of hatched eggs post treatment for the abametapir and vehicle treated eggs following 14 day incubation. The difference between post treatment percent hatching and pre-treatment percent hatching was calculated i.e. post-treatment minus pre-treatment hatching percent.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Head Lice Treatment Centre; 🇦🇺 Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia