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Head LiceNCT01803581

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Product X92001327 vs RID Shampoo in Subjects With Head Lice

A study testing X92001327 in people with Head Lice, run by Oystershell NV at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of an insecticide-free head lice product with that of a pyrethrum-based product. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 year and older
Conditions the study is for
Head Lice
What is being tested?
X92001327
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
5 Mar 2013to 12 Aug 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 year and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female over the age of 1 at the time of signing the informed consent or giving assent
  • Have an active head lice infestation of at least 5 live lice and 5 viable nits
  • subject must be capable of understanding and providing written informed consent
  • agree not to use any other pediculicides or medicated hair grooming products for the duration of the study
  • agree not to use a lice comb during the study
  • the parent or guardian of a child must be willing to have other family members screened for head lice.
  • have a single place of residence

Who cannot join

  • used any form of head lice treatment whether prescription or over the counter or home remedy at least four weeks prior to their screening visit
  • used any topical medication of any kind for a period of 48 hours prior to the screening visit
  • individuals on systemic or topical drugs or medications, including systemic antibiotics, which in the opinion of the investigative personnel may interfere with the study results
  • has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to ragweed, hydrocarbons, sesame oil, perfume or any ingredient in either test product
  • individuals with any visible skin/scalp condition at the treatment site which, in the opinion of the investigative personnel will interfere with the evaluation of the test product
  • individuals who, in the opinion of the investigative personnel do not understand the subject requirements for study participation and/or may be likely to exhibit poor compliance with the required visits
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  • females who are pregnant or nursing
  • patients that have taken trimethoprim or a combination of sulfamethoxazole at evaluation or during the previous 4 weeks
  • subjects with hair longer than mid back

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Lice Source services Inc

    Plantation, Florida, 33313

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Controlled, Investigator-blinded, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Product X92001327 vs RID Shampoo in Subjects With Head Lice

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of an insecticide-free head lice product with that of a pyrethrum-based product.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of the study was to compare the safety and efficacy of X92001327 versus RID in subjects with head lice. The subjects received a single application on Day 0 of either X92001327 or RID shampoo based on the randomization schedule. A repeat application of the test product was administered on Day 7. Subjects visited the clinic four times: on Day 0, Day 1, Day 7 and Day 10.

Conditions
Head Lice
Being tested
X92001327, RID shampoo

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • X92001327Other

  • RID shampooOther

Study groups in NCT01803581
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
X92001327Experimentalthe X92001327 product is a lotion to be applied on dry hair for 15 minutes and then washed out using shampoo. The product is to be applied on Day 0 and repeated again on Day 7.
Receives: Other: X92001327
RID shampooActive comparatorThe RID shampoo is to be applied on dry the hair for 10 minutes and then rinsed out with water. the product is to be applied on Day 0 and repeated again on Day 7.
Receives: Other: RID shampoo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The proportion of subjects lice free at the end of the study (Day 10)

    Primary objective of this study was the cure rate (%) in each treatment group, following two applications (day 0 and day 7) of the specific test product, as assessed on the last evaluation visit (day 10).

    Measured: Day 10

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. The proportion of subjects lice free at each of the intermediate evaluations (Day 1, Day 7)

    Secondary outcome involved the cure rate (%) in each treatment group, following one application of the specific test product, as assessed 24h post treatment (day 1) and on day 7 (prior to the second treatment).

    Measured: Day 1, Day 7

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Mar 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study start5 Mar 2013
  3. Primary completion20 Jun 2013
  4. Study completion12 Aug 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01803581
Sponsor's protocol ID
OYS004-0013
Status last verified
Nov 2013
First submitted
12 Feb 2013
Last updated
5 Apr 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Barker SC, Burgess I, Meinking TL, Mumcuoglu KY. International guidelines for clinical trials with pediculicides. Int J Dermatol. 2012 Jul;51(7):853-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05446.x.

    PubMed 22715834

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing X92001327 in people with Head Lice, run by Oystershell NV at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Apr 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The proportion of subjects lice free at the end of the study (Day 10) (time frame: Day 10). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01803581, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Apr 2018.

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