Does Lyclear® spray away work better than permethrin to cure head lice?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Infestation with head lice (Pediculus capitis); Infections and Infestations; Pediculosis and phthiriasis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN96469780
• Lead Sponsor: Omega Pharma N.V. (Belgium)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-05-29
• Last Update Posted: 2 October 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Both males and females, aged 2 years and over with no upper age limit
2. Participants who upon examination, are confirmed to have live head lice
3. Participants who give written informed consent, or if the participant is under 16 years of age whose parent/guardian gives written informed consent to participate in the study
4. Participants who will be available for home visits by Medical Entomology Centre (MEC) study team members over the 14 days following first treatment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants with a known sensitivity to any of the ingredients in Lyclear® spray away (ParaNix® spray) or Infectopedicul® lotion
2. Participants with asthma or a similar respiratory condition
3. Participants with a secondary bacterial infection of the scalp (e.g. impetigo) or who have a long term scalp condition (e.g. psoriasis of the scalp)
4. Participants who have been treated with other head lice products within the previous two weeks
5. Participants who have bleached hair, or hair that has been colour treated or permanently waved within the previous four weeks (wash in/wash out colours are acceptable)
6. Participants who have been treated with the antibiotics co-trimoxazole or trimethoprim within the previous four weeks, or who are currently taking such a course
7. Pregnant or nursing mothers
8. Participants who have participated in another clinical study within 1 month before entry to this study
9. Participants who have already participated in this clinical study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified