Skip to content

The effect of vinegar in the treatment of head lice

Comparison effect of permethrin shampoo to permethrin shampoo with vinegar in the treatment of head lice in children aged 6-13 years

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110420006243N5
Enrollment
110
Registered
2024-09-18
Start date
2024-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

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

Conditions

pediculosis capitis. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Combined use of permethrin shampoo as a common treatment and vinegar-soaked comb. Intervention 2: Control group: Geting permethrin shampoo as a common treatment.

Sponsors

Shahed University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All children aged 3 to 6 who have head lice

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who have received anti-insect treatment in the past month. Children who have an underlying disease. Children whose parents are not fluent in Persian Children who do not consent to participate in the study Children whose parents did not sign the written consent form Children who are allergic to vinegar or permethrin shampoo. The family population and the density of people in the patient's house should not be normal Other family members have symptoms of head lice.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Infection with head lice. Timepoint: Head examination of children for head lice before the intervention and 14 days after the intervention, using permethrin and vinegar shampoo. Method of measurement: Examination of children's heads by qualified experts.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmirparsa Khalili

Shahed University

Amirparsakhalili92@gmail.com+98 21 8899 7230

Outcome results

None listed

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