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Assessment of efficacy of 1% permethrin in treatment of head lice in female primary school students

Comparative efficacy of 1% permethrin with 1% lindane in the treatment of head lice in female primary school students

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015010816372N2
Enrollment
80
Registered
2015-01-25
Start date
2013-10-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Pediculosis. Head-louse infestation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Formulations of lindane 1% shampoos were used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course. Interventi
Treatment - Other
Intervention group 1: Formulations of lindane 1% shampoos were used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course
Intervention group 1: Formulations of permethrin 1% shampoos will be used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research Affairs
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
6 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria comprises of being female at age 6 to 13 and generally healthy. Exclusion criteria also considered as being at any other treatment procedure for pediculosis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Head lice infestation. Timepoint: Followed up for two weeks from initial treatment on days 2, 6, 9 and 14. Method of measurement: plastic lice detection combs (Hedrin).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Itching. Timepoint: Followed up for two weeks from initial treatment on days 2, 6, 9 and 14. Method of measurement: Qualitative questionaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Nasiri

School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

farzad.nikaein@gmail.com+98 71 3725 1000

Outcome results

None listed

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