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A clinical study to evaluate a natural herbal shampoo for lice, dandruff and hair fall reduction

Indian Soapberry Shampoo (Reetha Natural Hair Cleanse) - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099499
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-12-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L989- Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Indian Soapberry Shampoo Reetha Natural Hair Cleanse: Indian Soapberry Shampoo ( Reetha Natural Hair Cleanse ), a herbal topical formulation containing Sapindus mukorossi extract, wi

Sponsors

Saveetha medical college hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children presenting with lice infestation, dandruff, or hair fall concerns. Individuals seeking a natural or herbal hair cleansing solution. Participants with intact scalp skin suitable for topical shampoo application. Participants willing to use only the assigned study shampoo during the study period.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Indian Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) or any component of the study shampoo. Presence of open scalp wounds, active scalp infections, or inflammatory dermatological conditions where shampoo use is contraindicated. Current use of medicated or therapeutic scalp treatments (anti-lice, anti-fungal, or steroid shampoos) within the last 2 weeks. History of severe scalp reactions to herbal or cosmetic hair products. Participants unwilling or unable to comply with study protocol or follow-up schedule.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in lice infestationTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in dandruff severityTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ranjith kumar

Saveetha medical college hospital

drlaldv@gmail.com7299938038

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026