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Comparing the effects of malathion with permethrin cream in the treatment of head lice solution

Comparing the effects of malathion lotion % 0.5 to 5% permethrin cream in the treatment of head lice in children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016042727636N1
Enrollment
64
Registered
2016-10-30
Start date
2016-02-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Head lice. Head-louse infestation

Interventions

Intervention 1: The first group concentration of %0.5 malathion was administered at the base of Isopropyl alcohol and 15 ml dose for each patient by the drug-coated cotton was rubbed hair and 8 hours
Treatment - Drugs
The first group concentration of %0.5 malathion was administered at the base of Isopropyl alcohol and 15 ml dose for each patient by the drug-coated cotton was rubbed hair and 8 hours after taking hai
The second group was treated with permethrin cream 5% of the dose was 15 mg. In this group of drugs with a finger rubbed the hair and scalp were rinsed hair after 8 hours of use. Subjects after receiv

Sponsors

Deputy of Science and Technology, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: all patients older than two years old; weight more than 15 kg; having environment-family the same morphological characteristics; no wound and also see live lice and 10 nits on the scalp at least three in 10 times magnification.Exclusion criteria: pregnancy and lactation; personal or family history of sensitivity to light; systemic disease such as autoimmune diseases, cancer and AIDS; treatment with anti-lice medication for at least 4 weeks before starting treatment; reconnect with people during treatment and non-infected drug use by all family members during treatment of diabetic patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lack of head lice. Timepoint: Before the study, and a day later and eight days after the intervention. Method of measurement: The absence of live lice and nits clinical observation and improvement of clinical symptoms.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
If there is no live lice and nits recovery and improvement of clinical symptoms considered. Timepoint: Before intervention. Days 1 and 8 after intervention. Method of measurement: View the clinical examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBanafshe Nouri

Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

bnf.nr70@gmail.com; banafshe70@gmail.com+98 11 3322 1755

Outcome results

None listed

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