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Efficacy of pediculicides 1% permethrin shampoo and 4% dimethicone lotion

Efficacy of pediculicides used in Iran: comparison of 1% permethrin shampoo and 4% dimethicone lotion

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170723035248N3
Enrollment
140
Registered
2018-05-23
Start date
2018-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-06-18

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

Conditions

?????? ?? ??? ??. Pediculosis and phthiriasis

Interventions

Intervention 1: People confirmed with head lice infestation will recommended to use of 1% permethrin shampoo (Gilaranco- Iran) twice with a one-week interval as a main and first-line and routine treat
each infested person was given a permethrin shampoo and was asked to use it on the head twice with a one-week interval. Half of the permethrin shampoo will be massage on the scalp for 10 minutes and t
each infested person was given a 4% dimethicone lotion and was asked to use it on the head twice with a one-week interval. Half of the 4% dimethicone lotion will be massage on the scalp for 10 minutes

Sponsors

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A total of 140 people with head lice infestation were referred to the comprehensive health centers in Qom province for treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Suspected head lice infested people who were referred to the comprehensive health centers in Qom province that that their disease is not confirmed.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Head lice and nit must be not seen in the patient's head. Timepoint: 14 days or 21 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Examination of the patient's hair by an expert or doctor.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAbedin Saghafipour

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences

abed.saghafi@yahoo.com+98 25 3784 2228

Outcome results

None listed

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